There is an awesome story in the Bible found in the book of 2 Kings. There is a prophet by the name of Elisha who was currently living in a city called Dothan. At this time the King of Syria was looking for the prophet Elisha and found that he was in Dothan. So he sent his army to go and capture Elisha. In Chapter 6 of 2 Kings, verse 14 we read the following:
"14 Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about."
The next morning, the prophets servant, a young boy, woke up and saw that they were surrounded and that the King of Syria must have found them. We read this in the next verse.
"15 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?"
The boy asks what should they do. He cannot see any way out of this trap they have found themselves in. Well the prophet Elisha gives a response that I think we can all take comfort in if we apply this story to our own lives. He says the following:
"16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
17 And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha."
I absolutely love this story! Elisha prays and asks God to open up the boy's eyes so that he can see the angels surrounding the army. Angels with horses and chariots of fire! This young man saw no escape. He saw his enemy and that was it. Nothing else. However, God saw much more. His perspective was much greater. He was able to see exactly how the prophet and this young boy were going to escape. I think there are times in our lives where our perspective is exactly like the young boy's. We can see no escape from the trial or obstacle we are facing. We think that we have been defeated. But God can see with a greater perspective. He can see our escape. He can see what we need. And he can help us. However, if the boy never asked what he should do, he would have never known that they were protected by God's angels.
I know that we are always surrounded by angels, armed with horses and chariots of fire. And those very angels are there looking over us and our situation. They are looking for any threat we may face. Any fear that may come in to our lives. And they will be there to drive our enemies away. To fight right along side us. And to protect us from Satan's army. But we must ask!!! We must ask our loving Heavenly Father for help. I shared this scripture on Facebook the other day and I will share it again. Doctrine and Covenants 10:5 "Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that you may conquer Satan, and that you may escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold his work." Prayer is a powerful thing we have in our lives. Let us take advantage of it!!! Take comfort in the fact that God is on your side. And he will fight along side you in every battle you face. I know it's true. We have no need of fear.
I hope you have a good week and stay safe. I will talk to you next week.
I love you all!
Elder Anderson
Elder Anderson
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