Those who are with us are more than those who are with them

"Don't be afraid", the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them." 2 Kings 6:16

Don't be afraid - The prophet Elisha was speaking to his servant. The king of Syria had sent his army to the city of Dothan during the night because he wanted to capture Elisha. (Read verses 8 - 23.) The prophet's servant rose early the next morning and looked from the city walls to see that an army had surrounded the city. That meant only one thing: this was an enemy, and the people of Dothan were doomed. Terror filled his heart, and he hastened to tell his master. "Oh, my lord, what shall we do?" The prophet reassured his servant. There was no need to fear. There were more on their side than on the enemy's. From purely a physical aspect the servant wondered how could this be? Looking down from the city walls he could see that the occupants of the city were outnumbered. But then Elisha prayed to God to open his servant's eyes so he may see. God opened the man's eyes, and when he looked, the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire. Guess who came to their rescue? God sent His forces to surround the surrounding enemy. Can you hear the servant exclaiming, "Wow!", as he looks to the hills.

So it is with you and me. God's forces, though unseen, are around us each day. If you are surrounded by an army today, whether an army of fear, or worry, or a pile of bills that need to be paid, or sickness, or rejection, or loneliness, or loss - remember: those who are with us are more than those who are with them. The enemy is outnumbered. Ask God to open your spiritual eyes to see His forces surrounding you. Their presence assures us that victory is certain!