High on Faith

How?

You know those times that you have joy in your heart and a spring in your step when it seems that you don't have anything to be joyous about? Referring to the times that you almost want to skip, but it seems that you don't have anything to skip about... It might seem that way to the world, but you know that you have a story to tell. And because of that story, you can smile in the face of adversity and cause your friends and enemies alike to scratch their heads in bafflement.

Written for Our Learning

As mentioned above, all of us have enemies, don't we? But we surround ourselves with family and friends, make the best out of situations, and prayerfully continue to work for the Lord. I have learned not to be overly concerned with my enemies because I am reminded of verse 17 in 2 Kings, chapter 6.

It seems that Elisha had angered the king of Aram because he had warned the king of Israel more than once or twice about an impending attack on the king. The king of Aram had become so enraged that he demanded to know who the spy was in his own camp. But his people told him, "Not so, my king. It is that prophet of Israel who is telling the king of Israel all that you plan against his person." Then the king of Aram sent many chariots, horses and a great army to take Elisha.

Oh, Lord, Oh, Lord!

It seems that Elisha's servant became upset and fearful when he awoke the next morning and saw the army of Aram that had amassed in the night. He knew that the army was there to take Elisha. But Elisha was not bothered in the least for he stayed in prayerful contact with God. When Elisha saw that his servant was fearful, he told him not to worry about it, so to speak. He told him that there were more on their side than there was of the enemy.

Elisha servant must have still looked doubtful or fearful because Elisha took pity on him and said these words in prayer:

O, Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.' And the Lord opened the servant's eyes and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

What to Do

Elisha knew that the king had sent an army through the night before the servant did, apparently. But, Elisha did not panic, instead,  he prayed. He did what we all should do in tough times. If we get into the practice of praying to God through all types of situations, then by faith, we know to turn to Him when the enemy amasses an army against us.

We can be so confident of God's help that we can display a carefree attitude in the face of adversity. Yes, as I said in the first paragraph, we can be joyous to the extent that our friends and family wonder about us, probably like Elisha's servant did about him.

Knowing Who his Battleaxe was, Elisha walked with assurance because He was high on faith. He knew that no matter how hard he was hit, he had a secret Weapon. The presence of the Lord's army gives us the strength to carry on His work as we walk by faith. As long as you are God's faithful child, know that you never walk nor fight alone. Hold on to His unchanging hand.

Doing What I Can, While I Can Because I Care,

Alma L. Stepping On Jones