16 "Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
17 And Elisha prayed, "O LORD, open his eyes so he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
18 As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, "Strike these people with blindness." So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked.
2 Kings 6:15-18
The King of Aram was at war with the King of Israel. However, every time the King of Aram would set up to attack the King of Israel, God would warn the prophet Elisha who in turn would warn the King of Israel. The King of Aram became so frustrated that he sent his men to find and capture Elisha. They discovered Elisha at Dothan and the Army of the King of Aram surrounded the city. Elisha's servant was so alarmed at the hopelessness of their situation. There were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. The young man was no doubt scared to death. His words to Elisha echoed the fear in his heart..."Oh sir, what do we do now?" The odds were stacked against them. The problem at hand seemed insurmountable. How would they and the city survive an attack by such a large, well equipped army?
Elisha's prayed that the young servant's eyes would be opened. When the LORD opened the young man's eyes, he was amazed at what he saw! The hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. The Army of Heaven's itself surrounded not just the city but also filled the entire countryside! The Army of the King of Aram was nothing compared to the majestic and powerful army defending Elisha. I can only imagine what an incredible sight that must have been! Oh to have witnessed that event!
When we face insurmountable odds in our own lives, how do we respond? Do we respond like Elisha with a confident faith? Or are we more like the young servant who was fearful? I would like to say that I respond like Elisha, but truth be known, I am often more like the young servant who responds in fear. When facing insurmountable difficulties, we can have the confidence that God is doing more in the spiritual realm that what we can see. Through eyes of faith, we can see God's spiritual resources and how He is working on our behalf. We may not understand why we are suffering or experiencing difficulties, but we can TRUST God in every circumstance.
If we can't see God's at work in our lives, even in difficulties, then perhaps our spiritual eyesight is blurred. In this case, the problem is with our own spiritual condition and not with God's ability. Don't allow difficulties or struggles choke out your faith. Be patient and trust God in what He is doing in the situation. He does have your best in mind. You have spiritual resources on your side that you may not see, but they are there. Like Elisha's servant, you would be amazed at the army that is fighting on your behalf. Don't give up on your faith! God has provided all that you need to overcome! In fact, He has given you more than you could ever imagine! He already has the victory! You need only claim it!
I desire to look through eyes of faith, to see God working in insurmountable circumstances of my life. Like Elisha's young servant, I want to be AMAZED at God's awesome power in every situation, even if I can't physically see it! I want with all my heart to TRUST HIM in all circumstances and areas of my life! I challenge you, my friends, to place your faith in Him no matter what you are going through. He has resources beyond belief that He is using on your behalf! Ask Him to open your eyes to see. Trust Him completely in your circumstances. He loves you and has already given His best to you!
In His Love, Cathy
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