Elisha's Vision

13“Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” 14Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city.

15When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked.

16“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

17And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that 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.

18As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike this army with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked.

19Elisha told them, “This is not the road and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you are looking for.” And he led them to Samaria.

20After they entered the city, Elisha said, “Lord, open the eyes of these men so they can see.” Then theLord opened their eyes and they looked, and there they were, inside Samaria.

21When the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, “Shall I kill them, my father? Shall I kill them?”

22“Do not kill them,” he answered. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them so that they may eat and drink and then go back to their master.” (2 Kings 6)

Thoughts: Elisha was able to see the power of God at work in his mentor, Elijah.  He saw the power of God take Elijah to heaven; sweeten brackish water; raise the dead; defeat an army; heal the general of their adversary's army of leprosy.  Elisha's servant did not know of God's supernatural power.  Elisha reminded his servant of the power of God that is often unseen.  The statement, "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."  The angels revealed did not fight directly, but blinded the whole enemy army making them vulnerable.  We all need to understand that God is more powerful than any individual, or even any army.  God being with us is not to be taken for granted.  God's angels are around us, and His power is with those who believe.  God's people are protected. 

Prayer: Lord, give me ears to hear that your being with me is more powerful than anything else.  Help me to rest and trust in your protection and love.