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In this verse from 2 Kings, the prophet Elisha comforts his servant, who was afraid of an approaching army. While the army of the enemy nation may seem strong, it was no comparison for the heavenly army--consisting of horses and chariots of fire--surrounding Elisha and his servant. Today, we'll talk about how the Lord is with us, fighting for us and giving us strength in ways that we do not even know.
Have you ever felt like you were in an impossible situation? Elisha and his servant certainly did. They knew that if the army attacked, they would be dead. The natural response to this feeling is fear, which is what Elisha's servant felt. He knew that without intervention from God Himself, they would soon meet their end.
But God was already intervening on their behalf. Even as the enemy army approached, a heavenly army was preparing to meet them. Elisha and his servant were surrounded by a host of divine warriors; their enemies could not even get close to them. Indeed, as they approached, Elisha prayed that the army would be struck with blindness, upon which they abandoned their conquest.
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This verse teaches us that God is fighting for us in ways that we often cannot see. Elisha knew about the heavenly army before he saw them--he believed without seeing, whereas the servant needed to see in order to believe that God was protecting them. We can choose to be like Elisha: relying on faith even in situations that seem impossible. Even when we cannot see how God is working on our behalf, we can have faith that He is.
The next time you become fearful about something, think back to this verse. Remember that God is always working behind the scenes. If you are struggling to believe, take a moment to pray as Elisha did for his servant, asking God to help you see. Make the decision to lean into faith instead of fear, submitting to God and knowing that He loves you and is fighting for you always.
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