The king of Aram was angry because the prophet Elisha kept foiling his plans. He sent his forces to capture Elisha. When Elisha's servant saw what was happening, he became afraid. Elisha prayed that his servant's eyes would be opened to what was happening spiritually so that he could see that they were not alone. God's mighty forces protected them. Today you may feel like Elisha's servant -overwhelmed with the problems that confront you. However, God is on your side and His powerful resources are encamped around you. Ask Him to open your eyes so that you may behold the mighty power He has prepared for your defence. Read 2 Kings 6.
Day 187 - Have Fear of God Read: Psalm 145; Proverbs 6:28-31; Revelation 6; 2 Samuel 15-16 2 Samuel 15 & 16 15:13 A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”14 Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.” To me, as a parent, it is so sad to note that King David got to run for his life from his own son, Absalom. His own son schemed for 40 years (15:7) to topple his own father - could you believe that? This is our Bible - it will not hide - all the successes and failures of God's people are truthfully reported. Why did King David suffer this? It started with his own sin of adultery with Bathsheba (11:3) Even though God had forgiven him when he sincerely repented by recognising that he sinned against the Lord (12:13), King David nee...
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