Elisha: Open Our Eyes

Despite his prior ties with the Samarian establishment, Elisha continues to play a pivotal role in repelling Syrian

raids. Notably, he is functioning as a "state prophet" at this juncture. When the king dispatches a team to

apprehend Elisha, Yahweh defends him, revealing that he is surrounded by an invisible divine army (similar to

Elijah in 2 Kings 2). Furthermore, the Syrians are blinded and led to the heart of Samaria, where their sight is

restored. The Israelites emerge victorious in a stunning fashion, and Yahweh's servants treat the enemy

soldiers kindly.

Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." The

way we see things should be shaped by our knowledge of God. He turns danger into deliverance, panic into

peace, and battle into a banquet. Jesus came to rescue us as the champion of heaven and still dispatches

members of his heavenly army to minister to us (Hebrews 1:14). Let our prayer be OPEN OUR EYES so that we

may see things for how they truly are.