The powerful story from 2 Kings 6:15-17, where Elisha’s servant feels overwhelmed and vulnerable, surrounded by an enemy army. Elisha reassures him, saying, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.” When Elisha prays for the servant’s eyes to be opened, he sees God’s army of horses and chariots of fire surrounding them.

We encourage you to pray, “Lord, please open my eyes and let me see,” asking God to reveal the ways He is providing for and protecting you. By recognizing this spiritual truth, we can find comfort and strength in our daily lives.

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The Reality of Invisible Protection
by Deidre Braley

2 Kings 6:15-17:
When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” Elisha said, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.” 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.

There are times when I feel terribly vulnerable in this world, as though I’m walking about like a turtle without her shell. I feel alone and unprotected—and it feels like I could succumb to any number of bad circumstances. Perhaps you sometimes feel this way too. It doesn’t take much to inspire a sense of total panic these days; all we have to do is turn on the news and feel as though all of society is tailspinning.

The servant of Elisha felt exactly this way when he woke up one morning only to find that the city where he and his master were staying—Dothan—was surrounded by horses, chariots, and a massive army. Elisha responded, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.” I’m sure the servant thought Elisha was crazy—they were visibly outnumbered.

But his perspective changed the moment Elisha prayed. “Lord, please open his eyes and let him see,” he said, and in that moment, the servant looked around to discover that their surroundings were filled with horses and chariots of fire (presumably from God’s army).

This story is a stunning reminder that the spiritual world is an active reality—just as real as the floor at our feet or the mug in our hands. Much like Elisha’s servant, we often go about our days without seeing this spiritual world at play, but it doesn’t mean that it’s not there.

Today—and whenever we feel particularly afraid or alone—may we remember to pray Elisha’s bold prayer over ourselves: “Lord, please open my eyes and let me see.” And then, may we discover all the ways in which God’s protection and provision are surrounding us now—and always have been.

Further Reading:


Daniel 10


Ephesians 6:12

The powerful story from 2 Kings 6:15-17, where Elisha&rsquo;s servant feels overwhelmed and vulnerable, surrounded by an enemy army. Elisha reassures him, saying, &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.&rdquo; When Elisha prays for the servant&rsquo;s eyes to be opened, he sees God&rsquo;s army of horses and chariots of fire surrounding them.
We encourage you to pray, &ldquo;Lord, please open my eyes and let me see,&rdquo; asking God to reveal the ways He is providing for and protecting you. By recognizing this spiritual truth, we can find comfort and strength in our daily lives.
Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! When have you felt God&rsquo;s protection in your life? How can you remind yourself of His presence during difficult times? Share your thoughts with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email. Let&rsquo;s support each other in recognizing God&rsquo;s unwavering protection!
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Full Transcript Below:
The Reality of Invisible Protection by Deidre Braley
2 Kings 6:15-17: When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. So he asked Elisha, &ldquo;Oh, my master, what are we to do?&rdquo; Elisha said, &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.&rdquo; Then Elisha prayed, &ldquo;Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.&rdquo; So the Lord opened the servant&rsquo;s eyes, and he saw that the mountain was covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
There are times when I feel terribly vulnerable in this world, as though I&rsquo;m walking about like a turtle without her shell. I feel alone and unprotected&mdash;and it feels like I could succumb to any number of bad circumstances. Perhaps you sometimes feel this way too. It doesn&rsquo;t take much to inspire a sense of total panic these days; all we have to do is turn on the news and feel as though all of society is tailspinning.
The servant of Elisha felt exactly this way when he woke up one morning only to find that the city where he and his master were staying&mdash;Dothan&mdash;was surrounded by horses, chariots, and a massive army. Elisha responded, &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.&rdquo; I&rsquo;m sure the servant thought Elisha was crazy&mdash;they were visibly outnumbered.
But his perspective changed the moment Elisha prayed. &ldquo;Lord, please open his eyes and let him see,&rdquo; he said, and in that moment, the servant looked around to discover that their surroundings were filled with horses and chariots of fire (presumably from God&rsquo;s army).
This story is a stunning reminder that the spiritual world is an active reality&mdash;just as real as the floor at our feet or the mug in our hands. Much like Elisha&rsquo;s servant, we often go about our days without seeing this spiritual world at play, but it doesn&rsquo;t mean that it&rsquo;s not there.
Today&mdash;and whenever we feel particularly afraid or alone&mdash;may we remember to pray Elisha&rsquo;s bold prayer over ourselves: &ldquo;Lord, please open my eyes and let me see.&rdquo; And then, may we discover all the ways in which God&rsquo;s protection and provision are surrounding us now&mdash;and always have been.
Further Reading:
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Daniel 10
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Ephesians 6:12
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