"Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than who are with them." These words in 1 Kings 6:16 were Elisha's response. What could Elisha see that the attendant couldn't? The attendant saw no one there to protect them from this mighty, well prepared enemy. With compassion for his attendant and unwavering trust in the Lord, Elisha turns to speak to the One he knows can open the eyes of this concerned companion. "O Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see." And, in fact the Lord opened the servant's eyes. He saw the surrounding mountain "full of horses and chariots of fire" all around them. He saw that they were protected, secure and would be cared for. His fear miraculously removed, the day took another incredible turn. This time it was through his eyes being opened to God's presence, power and pleasure in helping those who turn to Him.
Each Tuesday evening, before opening our Bibles we prayed together the words from Psalm 119:18. Also, in preparation for what God would show us in His Word we sang these precious words penned in 1896 by Emily May Grimes when serving as a missionary in South Africa; "Speak Lord in the stillness, while I wait on Thee; Hushed my heart to listen in expectancy."
What shall we do? Go to Him in expectancy. Confess our inadequacy and acknowledge God's sufficiency. Ask Him to open our eyes, to show us in His Word through the power of the Holy Spirit wonderful things, things that will cause us to "continue to find inspiration to trust in Him and to live faithfully every day." (Quoted from Faith Alive Christian Resources) .
