One Year Bible – Day 175

S – Elisha said, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.” 

17 Then Elisha prayed, “Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.” So the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw that the mountain was covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 

2 Kings 6:16–17 CSB

O – Commentary;

Elisha was not at all disturbed by the present situation. He encouraged his aide to stop fearing, and assured him that they had behind them a force superior to that of the enemy. Elisha then asked the Lord to enable his servant to see this host and the Lord did so. He gave the servant the ability to see the normally unseen world of invisible spirits (angels) that are constantly ready to do God’s bidding (cf. Gen. 28:12). The hills around Dothan were filled with superior horses and chariots. These appeared as fiery agents of God suggesting to the servant their superterrestrial origin (cf. 2 Kings 2:11).

“2 Kings,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – Even when we don’t see it, God is in control.  We can put our trust and faith in him.

R – Heavenly Father, thank you for another day with you.  You hold and know all things.  We surrender and worship you.  Help us to see as you see and to put our faith in you.