HolyWhen the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. "Oh, my lord, what shall we do?" the servant asked. "Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them." And Elisha prayed, "O LORD, open his eyes so he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:15-17

HolyI love this scripture. Many times, I’m sad to say, in my walk with the Lord I have placed my focus on the crashing waves of circumstance, giving them power and not standing in, and exercising my authority. The enemy fully understands that we are very temporal and easily distracted. The truth is “He who is with us is infinitely more powerful than our enemy." and “If God is for us, who can be against us?” No One... I try to every night bind the enemy from our dreams and to invite the Holy Spirit to be the author of them. It is scriptural and indeed even a promise that God does speak to men in dreams, visions, and even nightmares if need be to turn men from their wicked ways, and to save them Job 33:13.  Recently I had indeed prayed this prayer for myself and my loved ones, and then had a night full of frustrating dreams. I woke up in the early morning hours frustrated and exhausted, and questioning God. How could this happen? I prayed, and I believe, so why? What are You trying to teach me? By God’s grace I feel I got to experience a little of what Elisha’s servant was blessed to experience that morning in Dothan facing the king of Aram’s army, as the Lord gently spoke “ The enemy is trying to discourage you. He cannot see the future, but he is aware of the present happenings on the other side of your mountain and in how you are dealing with your loved ones. He is losing that battle, and is trying to discourage you. Stand firm.”  Thank You Lord and please forgive me for allowing myself to be distracted. O me of little faith. Can I add one day to my life by worrying? Does God need my help? No. Help me Lord to not be distracted by the crashing waves, and to keep my eyes on You. I cannot lose this war, not because of anything in me, but because You Lord are the Commander and Chief of everything, even the enemy and his army. "O LORD, open my eyes that I may see." †