2 Kings 6-8

"'Go, find out where he is,' the king (of Aram) ordered,' so I can send men and capture him.' The report came back; 'he is in Dothan.' Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city.

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, 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, 'O LORD, open his eyes so 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."

I am so encouraged by this passage. It is just the thing I needed to hear, and God always speaks to us whenever we seek him.

Don't we feel like this so often? When our eyes are not on God, we allow the enemy to come into our lives, and one day we find ourselves completely trapped. We become fearful and doubtful that we will ever escape our current situation. We find ourselves giving in to the Devil's deceit, because our eyes have become closed toward God.

God reminded me this morning that when Jesus died and was resurrected, he has won the victory over all the forces of darkness in this world. And we can rest in the fact that whenever we feel that we are overcome by fear, that Jesus is far more powerful than anything that may be against us. All we need to do is ask God to open our eyes and take hold of that promise.

Let's not live in fear and defeat this day, but repent of our ways and lift up whatever is in our hearts that keeps us from experiencing the full grace of God. None of us will ever be in situations that God cannot overcome. We are completely victorious in Christ Jesus:)