2 Kings 6: 8-23
The King of Aram was at war with Israel but he wasn`t making much progress because Elisha heard his plans (because God allowed him to hear), and he would warn the King of Israel.
When the King of Aram heard this, he was very angry and found out where Elisha was, in hopes of surrounding him and capturing him. What the King of Aram didn`t realize, is that Elisha was a man of God.
When Elisha got up in the morning, his servant told him about the horses and chariots that surrounded the city. His servant was clueless as to what to do. Elisha prayed to God that He open his servant`s eyes so that he might see.
God answered his prayer and revealed how all the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire. It is so incredible that the servant got to see how God was working in his life and was on his side, fighting for him.
Also, God, through Elisha, made the soldiers blind. The King of Israel inquired of Elisha, asking him whether he should kill those men or not. You know what Elisha said? To throw them a banquet!
He had the opportunity to have these men killed, the very men who came to capture him, and instead, he shows compassion and hospitality! He orders them a big feast. He also prayed to God to open their eyes (so they wouldn`t be blind any longer) and again, God answered his prayer.
This shows how we should love our enemies and be compassionate.
Things to Remember:
- God answers prayer (but not always in the way you expect..but remember, He always works for our good)
- Nothing is impossible for God
- Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding
- Love your enemies
- Be compassionate
- Do not seek revenge
- Fully rely on God
- There is a spiritual realm that our earthly eyes cannot see. (In the Bible passage, the angels were there, even though Elisha's servant couldn't see them at first).
Have a great day! :) God bless!
-Anna
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