What steps can we take to strengthen our faith in God's unseen protection? Setting the Scene “When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. ‘Oh, my master, what are we to do?’ the servant asked.” (2 Kings 6:15) The young aide sees only danger. Elisha, however, sees the invisible host God has stationed around them. The contrast shows how easily fear takes over when we forget the unseen realm of God’s protection. Why Our Vision Matters • Sight shapes belief. • Belief shapes response. • Response shapes outcome. If we learn to look beyond what eyes report, faith rises and panic recedes. Step One: Ask God to Open Your Eyes • Follow Elisha’s example—pray specifically for spiritual sight. • Expect God to answer; He “gives wisdom generously” (James 1:5). • Note how the servant’s fear vanished once he saw the fiery chariots (2 Kings 6:17). Step Two: Remember Past Deliverances Create a personal “faith journal”: 1. List moments God protected you—accidents avoided, needs met, doors opened. 2. Revisit biblical accounts of protection (Daniel 6; Acts 12). 3. Read Psalm 105 and notice how Israel was told to rehearse God’s deeds. Recollection fuels fresh confidence. Step Three: Immerse Yourself in God’s Promises Key passages to memorize and recite: • Psalm 34:7—“The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.” • Isaiah 41:10—“Do not fear, for I am with you… I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” • Psalm 121:7-8—“The LORD will guard you from all evil… your coming and going, both now and forevermore.” Reading, saying, and singing these truths shifts focus from threat to Defender. Step Four: Declare God’s Protection Aloud • Speak verses in real time when fear strikes. • Replace “What are we to do?” with “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). • Verbal proclamations reinforce inner conviction. Step Five: Walk in Obedience and Wisdom Faith never excuses negligence: • Apply practical caution (Proverbs 27:12). • Put on the “full armor of God” (Ephesians 6:10-11)—truth, righteousness, gospel readiness, faith shield, salvation helmet, Word sword. • Obedience keeps us under God’s promised covering (Psalm 91:1-2). Step Six: Stay in Faith-Shaping Community • Share testimonies of protection in small groups. • Invite mature believers to pray over anxious situations. • Mutual encouragement mirrors Elisha reassuring his servant: “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (2 Kings 6:16; see also 2 Chronicles 32:7). Step Seven: Worship While You Wait • Sing praises—Jehoshaphat’s choir marched ahead of the army and saw God scatter enemies (2 Chronicles 20:21-22). • Worship redirects attention from enemy strength to God’s supremacy. • Gratitude softens the heart to perceive divine activity. Living Out the Lesson Faith in God’s unseen protection grows through intentional focus: 1. Pray for new vision. 2. Review God’s track record. 3. Saturate mind and mouth with promises. 4. Combine wise action with bold confession. 5. Surround yourself with believers who see what you may miss. 6. Keep worship flowing. Do these consistently, and like Elisha’s servant, you’ll find fear giving way to the calm assurance that “those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” |
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