The God of Impossible Odds

UV 711/10,000 The God of Impossible Odds “ Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “ Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 2 Kings 9 v 16 When King Aram sent his army to capture Elisha, the prophet, as he was the one who was forewarning the King of Israel of all the former’s military moves. When the king’s legions surrounded the prophet, his servant cried out in despair, “ What shall we do?” The odds were against them – a thousand to one. But, Elisha asked him not to fear as those who were with them were more than those who were with the enemy. He could see the hills around full of horses and chariots of fire. He then prayed that the Lord will open the eyes of his servant that he might also see the vision. Often, we are like Elisha’s servant. We are overwhelmed by our circumstances. But, the Lord says, “ Do not be afraid. Those who are with you are more that those who are with them.” He sends His troops to our assistance. Our faith eye needs to be opened. The enemy troops however could not see the chariots of fire and the horses sent by the Lord and they advanced towards Elisha. Elisha again prayed that they be struck with blindness. He then led them into Samaria. He asked the King of Israel to treat them kindly and gave them a great feast before sending them away. This stopped the raids on Israel of bands from the King of Aram. Later, the ungrateful and arrogant King of Israel turned against Elisha when a siege led to a massive famine within Samaria. But, the Lord gave a prophetic word of deliverance to Elisha. Elisha relied on prayer every time to overcome the formidable enemies against him. Similarly, we too need to rely on prayer to overcome our fears. The enemy may be formidable. Their power and strength may be great but greater is the power of God at work in us and in our midst. Different formations may conspire or organize to attack us in a variety of ways. But, our faith eyes must be focussed on the Lord and know that He that is with us is greater than he that is with them. They that the Lord sends on our behalf are greater than they that the enemy marshals against us. Our eyes must be always open to see this amazing reality. Even if a million people are organized against us, the One who is in us and with us will give us ultimate and absolute victory. Prateep V Philip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYJfuFQe4cc Listen to this Blessong: