Fear is a crippling emotion and one Scripture addresses again and again. Fear is an emotion, a feeling, and we all know that feelings aren't facts; they are gut reactions to the unknown. Our fears can take on the appearance of GIANTS, they can stop us in our tracks and they rob us of our peace and tranquility.
When we come to believe in God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we need not fear anything. That is a bold statement to make and one that is very difficult to live up to. I can speak from experience as I am confident you can also. As I was praying about the giants in my life today I was reminded of another concept called perspective. The giants in life take on different shapes and forms depending on our current perspective.
For instance, there was a time when I worried about money, about retirement and how it was all going to work. I worried about my children and grandchildren and was fearful of the state of our country; the list goes on. Then suddenly all these things were put into a new perspective when a terminal illness struck. None of the things listed to this point mattered any longer. They were not giants anymore, but minuscule issues - they did not matter.
2 Kings 6:16 (NIV)
"Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
This story today is about the giants in Elisha's servants eyes. It is a fascinating story of the fear this servant experienced when he saw the enemy/giants surrounding the city. Elisha prayed for his man to see there was nothing to fear.
2 Kings 6:17 (NIV)
"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."
The next time fear gets ahold of you, read this story and then ask God to reveal himself, to show you just how much He has your fears/giants under his command.
Read 2 Kings 2, 4, 6 here
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