I like the story of Elisha and his servant in 2 Kings 6:8-23. In this story, Elisha has just warned the King of Israel about the King of Aram's intent to go to war. The King of Aram decides to take his frustration out on Elisha by sending an army to seize him. One morning, Elisha's servant went outside to find that they were surrounded by King Aram's army. The servant, understandably, panicked and cried out to Elisha asking him what they were to do. I imagine that Elisha calmly turned to the servant as he said, "'Don't be afraid!' Elisha told him. 'For there are more on our side than on theirs!'" (2 Kings 6:16). Then Elisha prayed and asked God to reveal to the servant God's army that surrounded them.
Can you imagine what it would be like to feel as though you were in a hopeless situation, only to find that you have the exact support and care that you needed? I know I want to be more cognizant of how God is working in my life. I want to have my eyes opened to the glory, love, safety that is surrounding me.
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