“Then Elisha prayed, ‘O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!’ The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.” (2 Kings 6:17 NLT)
Trust in God is stronger than a mighty army! Confidence in God gives visibility to that which is shrouded in darkness! Prayer opens ways where no way existed!
We cower in fear in the presence of the unknown, the invisible, but our God is never absent. The last words Jesus spoke were: “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20b)
Elisha was a man of God who could see what others couldn’t see and hear what others were unable to hear. The Lord heard everything the King of Aram said, even his thoughts, and would pass on this information to Elisha. If they planned to attack Israel at a certain place, Elisha would warn the King of Israel to keep his troops away from that place.
The King of Aram was alerted to this, so he sent his troops to end Elisha’s life. That’s what Elisha’s servant was so upset about. All he could see were the Aramean troops, but when Elisha prayed, the Lord opened his servant’s eyes, and he was able to see the army of God.
People of God, we squirm and fear for no reason. Are you not aware the devil can’t pick his nose without the Lord knowing? He can’t muster an attack on us without the full knowledge of God, so, why do we worry and fret? “So, God allowed this illness? Accident? Unemployment? Hassle with my boss? My co-worker? Spouse? Child? Parent? ___________?”
Yep, that’s exactly what I’m saying. “But why?” To which I would respond: “Lord, open their eyes and let them see!” Too often we blame God for His absence when in fact He is with us, just hidden from our sight. I love these beautiful words of Ray Majoran:
“Almighty God, You are the Lord of heaven and earth, and nothing escapes Your sight. We praise You as the One who surrounds Your people with protection, provision, and power, even when we cannot see it. Just as You opened the servant’s eyes to behold the chariots of fire around Elisha (2 Kings 6:17), remind us that Your presence is never absent, even in the fog of uncertainty. You are our refuge, our shield, and our ever-present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).
Thank You for the faith that anchors us in not what is seen but in what is unseen (2 Corinthians 4:18). When fear presses in, when the horizon feels obscured, when our path seems hidden, You remain faithful. The armies of heaven stand ready, Your Spirit intercedes, and Christ reigns at Your right hand. You call us to trust that what we cannot see is no less real, and that the things hidden from our sight are firmly held in Your sovereign hands.
Teach us, Lord, to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). Open our eyes to glimpse the wonders of Your presence, and strengthen our hearts to rest in the assurance that You are near. May we live with courage and peace, knowing that what is hidden now will one day be revealed in glory when Christ returns, and every veil is lifted. Until that day, help us to trust You in the unseen and to cling to the hope that is certain in Christ.” (See Hidden, 09-03-25 glimpseofinfinity.com)
Food for thought.
Blessings, Ed 😊
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