Today’s Reading – 2 Kings 5 – 6
It was hard to choose this morning what to write about from these two chapters of scripture: they are both full of great truths surrounding the ministry of the prophet Elisha. In chapter 5 we see the mighty captain of the host (army) of Syria, Naaman, stricken with leprosy. Even though he is no doubt very wealthy, and very powerful, he is powerless to change his physical condition. God heals him through the prophet Elisha. It is interesting to note that Elisha would not even come out of the house and meet with him personally; but sent his messenger. Elisha was obviously not too impressed with the captain’s power and position.
In chapter 6, however, I am awestruck by the inability of the servant of Elisha (and many of us today) to see the spiritual battle that is taking place all around us. Elisha has to ask God to open his eyes (6:17); and when his eyes were opened he saw that God had a greater host of angels fighting for them than the earthly host of the Syrians.
We need to ask God to open our eyes as well to the things that are eternal. We need to realize that this world that we live in is just for a season, and there is a far greater world and life beyond this that are eternal with the Lord. We need to strive to “seek those things which are above”; and “set [our] affection on things above”. We need to live our lives for the eternal and not for the temporal; and we need to make all of our decisions keeping the eternal unseen world in mind.
Open my eyes Lord that I may see you more clearly; and that I will be able to easily see your plan for my life. I want my life to impact not only this earth; but also eternity.
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Elisha saw those host of angels when God opened his eyes, and if we could just trust that God has our host of angels as well we would'nt have to fight the battles like we do on our own. God wants us to focus on why we are here. To see souls saved, live for Him and so on, and if we did that we would'nt be consumed with all the nonsence, the fighting and the garbage this world has to offer. We need to remember that our Lord can take care of any problems we have a whole lot better then we can because when we try and do it on our own , what happens ? Yes we make things worse. So lets just try our best and let God take care of things. We can't lose then.
God will always give us what we need when we need it if we ask. If we become a little scared, He will give us strength and courage. Remember like David - the God who invented giants, is big enough to whip them!
this passage of scripture brings to mind the verse "fear not nor be afraid of them for the Lord thy God He it is that doth go with thee" and "through God we shall do valiantly for He it is that doth tread down our enemies" God is good! I'm so thankful that I know Him!
I just read today's devotional. been very busy with work and more work offers; hoping the dust settles soon cause it's gettin kinda crazy. Anyway was reading the scripture and then pastor's comments and others and that song "Have thine own way Lord" popped into my head. I Love it when God speaks to me through song; thanks Pastor and to those with comments; very good thoughts!!!