Good morning,
What do we do in the face of a crisis? We should pray and seek God.
Scripture reveals that God provides people to comfort those in crisis.
This week we will look at some of them.
The servant of the man of God and Elisha
CRISIS: The servant of the man of God is scared because Dothan is surrounded by Syrian troops, chariots, and horses.
“Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.9 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.10 And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.11 Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel?12 And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.13 And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.14 Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.15 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?” (2 Kings 6:8-15)
COMFORTER: Elisha comforts his servant by opening up his eyes to see their protection. There were more with them than with the Syrians.
“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.17 And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.” (2 Kings 6:16-17)
During a crisis sometimes we lose perspective. We fail to act on the things we already know and trust about God
So, what do we do?
First, pray and seek God. He already knows what we are going through.
Second, remember what God has done for us in the past. His faithfulness in the past will give us confidence that God will take care of us.
Third, pray God’s word back to Him. Acknowledge your confidence in Him and His word.
Allow God to open up our spiritual eyes to see the supernatural protection He has for us.
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001
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