Protected by Fire

Way to fearless living

2 Kings 6 talks about how a man of God works with God to protect the nation of God, Israel. God protects Israel,His Nation like the apple of His eye. We are His nation now. The same protection of God is for us. When you read 2 kings 6 you can see the enemy planned to siege the nation of God with various plans to keep the troops in certain places, all his plans were thwarted as God revealed every military plan of attack to Elisha, who in turn informed the king.

The enemy’s army was thoroughly confused as every discussion they had in their official meeting was leaked. He was clueless until someone told him about the God of Elisha, who reveals every secret to His servant. What a great God we serve! He is interested in our life, our job, our home—to be completely protected. He protects us from what is being planned behind us.

As God’s children, we are happy to know that we have two angels that God has kept for us. But here, when God’s servant was in danger, He sent an army to protect him. It can be seen in verse 17: The Lord opened the young man’s (Elisha's servant’s) eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.

When faced with danger, how are we? Are we like the servant of Elisha who is afraid, or are we like the servant of God who is fearless in the face of the army of the world?

Finally, when God gave the enemies into the hands of Elisha, what did he do? Did he seek revenge? No. He gave them good food and sent them away to their master. When the God of Elisha reveals the plans against us, can we be like the servant of God?

Dear God,

Give us a bold heart that completely abides under the wings of Your protection. May we not have even a slight fear of the enemy or his plans. May we stay assured that the God of Elisha is surrounding us with the army of fire. When we are afraid, open our eyes, dear Lord. Shape us as brave in heart.

In Jesus’ name I pray,

Amen.