By Sarah Sanderson
Read: 2 Kings 6:15-23
“Then Elisha prayed and said, ‘O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.’” (v. 17)
When was the last time you felt overwhelmed?
Sometimes, global or national events seem scary and out of control. Other times, troubles hit closer to home - a lost job, an unwelcome diagnosis, a fraying relationship - in a way that feels just as terrifying.
When all we see is bad news looming over us, we can lose any sense of perspective on the nearness of God.
Elisha’s servant in 2 Kings 6 felt overwhelmed. All he could see when he looked out in the morning was an enemy army surrounding his city. He had no idea where to go or what to do.
But Elisha kept his cool. The prophet knew that there was no reason to be afraid because he knew that God was present even in this. So Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see” (v. 17).
Suddenly the servant could see the truth. God’s army was real, present, and more powerful than the servant could’ve ever imagined. Now the servant understood what Elisha meant when he said, “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them” (v. 16).
Do you believe that God is real and present with you right now, whatever you’re facing? Do you believe that the power of God is greater than anything you may be up against? Do you need God to open your eyes today to show you how he’s ready to move on your behalf?
As you pray, ask God to open your eyes to his presence in your life.
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Sarah Sanderson is the author of “The Place We Make: Breaking the Legacy of Legalized Hate.”
Read: 2 Kings 6:15-23
“Then Elisha prayed and said, ‘O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.’” (v. 17)
When was the last time you felt overwhelmed?
Sometimes, global or national events seem scary and out of control. Other times, troubles hit closer to home - a lost job, an unwelcome diagnosis, a fraying relationship - in a way that feels just as terrifying.
When all we see is bad news looming over us, we can lose any sense of perspective on the nearness of God.
Elisha’s servant in 2 Kings 6 felt overwhelmed. All he could see when he looked out in the morning was an enemy army surrounding his city. He had no idea where to go or what to do.
But Elisha kept his cool. The prophet knew that there was no reason to be afraid because he knew that God was present even in this. So Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see” (v. 17).
Suddenly the servant could see the truth. God’s army was real, present, and more powerful than the servant could’ve ever imagined. Now the servant understood what Elisha meant when he said, “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them” (v. 16).
Do you believe that God is real and present with you right now, whatever you’re facing? Do you believe that the power of God is greater than anything you may be up against? Do you need God to open your eyes today to show you how he’s ready to move on your behalf?
As you pray, ask God to open your eyes to his presence in your life.
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Sarah Sanderson is the author of “The Place We Make: Breaking the Legacy of Legalized Hate.”
