Hello Sweet friends,
Today’s Reading … 2 Kings 1-13 and 2 Chronicles 24
We established in Genesis 1 that God is the only one with perfect discernment, with perfect judgment. When he said, “it is good,” it was. No human, no matter how wise has the gift of perfect discernment. Our inevitable misconceptions, mis-perceptions and misunderstanding of situations can cause us to run from God.
“Now when the attendant of the man of God had risen early and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was circling the city. And his servant said to him, ‘alas, may master! What shall we do?’” 2 Kings 6:15
What are the horses and chariots that encircle your city? Health crisis? Financial burden? Prodigal child? Broken relationships? We clearly see the obstacles and we are afraid. It is easy and natural, in our haste to avoid pain, to panic and run from these situations. However, because we lack perfect judgment, we could be running from God as well.
“So he answered, ‘Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than are with them.’ Then Elisha prayed and said, ‘O Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.’ And the Lord opened the servants eyes and he saw; and behold; the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” 2 Kings 6:16-17
There is a spiritual realm working in and around us at all times. We lack the understanding to comprehend all that is happening. Even in situations that seem inconsequential, God is involved and at work. We can get into a habit of praying and asking Him to open our eyes to what He sees. And while, we might not see chariots of fire, we will surely gain supernatural perspective in the midst of our natural circumstances.
With this spiritual discipline in place, we are less likely to impulsively run away when the horses and chariots begin to encircle our lives. A rhythm of stopping to pray and ask for God’s perspective will be in place. God’s perfect judgment and discernment will bring peace as we run towards Him in faith that He will protect us from the enemies attacks. He will be faithful to open our eyes, when we stop and ask Him, and we will experience a glimpse of His supernatural perspective in the midst of any crisis.
“Stop Running, Return to Me.” Here is another printable to help us not forget that theme from 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Proverbs and Song of Solomon.
Love you all,
Kinsee
“so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return empty, but accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it”(Isaiah 55:11).
