Open our eyes

Fear is an easy thing to have and a hard thing to lose. I've probably mentioned before that we all have fears of some sort or another. Whether your fear is flying or public speaking or darkness or whatever, it can be overwhelming and, sometimes, debilitating.

I have seen people freeze up at the most inopportune times. I have also seen people conquer their fears and excel beyond imagination. I always try to remember that if GOD is for us (and, He is if we are children in His will), then, who dare be against us. With GOD on our side we have nothing to fear. However, in our human, earthly, carnal, made of dust flesh, we can often forget about the army with which GOD has surrounded us.

Today's word is 2 Kings 6:17a, NIV, which reads, "And Elisha prayed, 'Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.' Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes..."

Elisha and his servant were surrounded by a great army; an army of horses and chariots was all around the city. Elisha's servant had gone out and seen the vast challenge before them. He was sure that Elisha and he were about to meet their demise. BUT, GOD already had the situation handled. When Elisha prayed for the LORD to open the servant's eyes and let him see, the LORD allowed the servant to see the force that GOD had assembled.

We are often too busy focusing on our fears that we fail to look around and see how GOD has already conquered them. We allow ourselves to get concerned and flustered and fearful when GOD is saying, "Look around. I've got this covered!" Don't let fear stop you from going where GOD leads you. Don't let fear stop you from doing what GOD has called you to do. Don't let fear cause you one moment of worry. Let's ask GOD to open our eyes.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T