When 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.
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
And 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.
2 Kings 6:15–17
Even though their situation looked dire, in truth, Elisha and his servant weren’t in any danger at all! Because “Those who were with them were more than those who were with the Arameans.”
Here is a reason why we shouldn’t fear when wicked men or a wicked world attacks us as Christians. Because the visible world isn’t all there is! There is far more to reality than what you can see. In addition to the physical realm, there is a spiritual realm that you cannot see. But it is just as real and just as relevant to what happens to you.
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that the visible world is all there is. No matter how powerful your enemy, no matter how many are on his side, don’t forget that your eyes and your ears and your senses aren’t able to give you the full picture.
Remember that you have an ally in the spiritual realm, and He has delivered His children from impossible situations over and over again. God often chooses to work in this spiritual realm, and you will not be able to see all He is doing to fight for and protect you. So, don’t give in to fear. Learn to trust the God who works in ways you can’t see.
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