What steps can we take to rely on God's protection in daily life? A Real-Life Threat Met by a Real God - 2 Kings 6:13: “So the king said, ‘Go and see where he is, that I may send men to capture him.’ …” Elisha’s life is on the line, yet he remains calm. The rest of the chapter shows literal chariots of fire and a miraculous rescue, proving God’s protecting hand. Step One: Remember God Already Knows Every Plot - 2 Kings 6:8–12—God exposes enemy plans to Elisha. - Psalm 121:4: “Indeed, the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep.” - Daily action: begin each day saying, “Father, You see what I can’t; I trust Your oversight.” Step Two: Ask for Spiritual Sight - 2 Kings 6:17: “Then Elisha prayed, ‘O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.’ … The mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” - 2 Corinthians 4:18—choose the unseen. - Daily action: pray, “Open my eyes to Your protection, not just my problems.” Step Three: Stand on Promises of Protection - Psalm 91:2,4,11; Isaiah 54:17. - Daily action: memorize or write one promise; speak it whenever fear surfaces. Step Four: Stay Under the Umbrella of Obedience - Proverbs 1:33: “Whoever listens to Me will live in safety.” - Daily action: confess sin quickly; keep short accounts with God. Step Five: Put On the Armor Ephesians 6:10-18 checklist: • Belt of truth—commit to honesty. • Breastplate of righteousness—choose purity. • Shoes of readiness—share the gospel. • Shield of faith—deflect doubts. • Helmet of salvation—guard thoughts. • Sword of the Spirit—quote Scripture. • Pray at all times—stay in conversation with God. Step Six: Walk in Peace, Not Panic - Philippians 4:6-7—pray, thank, receive peace that “will guard” heart and mind. - Daily action: turn every worry into worship. Step Seven: Use Deliverance to Bless Others - 2 Kings 6:18-23—Elisha spares the blinded enemy army. - Romans 12:20—meet hostility with kindness. - Daily action: after each rescue, ask how to point someone to Christ. Putting It All Together 1. Acknowledge God’s surveillance. 2. Ask for spiritual sight. 3. Speak a promise. 4. Keep obedient. 5. Suit up in armor. 6. Replace panic with praise. 7. Let every rescue overflow in love. Live these steps and, like Elisha, you will find no earthly force can breach the protective presence of the living God. |
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