II Kings 6:8-10

II Kings 6:8-10 Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp. And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down. And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice. Syria was at war with Israel. When the king of Syria picked out a good spot to camp at, Elisha warned the king of Israel, and the army of Israel was able to avoid the Syrian army’s trap. God knew where the Syrians were and God told his prophet, Elisha. This happened so many times that the Syrian king thought that he had a spy in his army! God was watching over Israel. Finally, the king of Syria sent a detachment of soldiers and horsemen and chariots down to Dothan to capture Elisha. When Elisha’s servant, got up early in the morning to go to the bathroom, he saw that their little house was surrounded by Syrian soldiers. He ran back into the house all alarmed and woke up Elisha. But Elisha wasn’t worried! He knew God was in control! Elisha prayed for his servant and sent him back outside. The little house was still surrounded by the Syrians, but the Syrians were surrounded themselves by the angels and their fiery chariots of Almighty God! What a great lesson for us! Always remember, God is greater than any problem you might have. God is always prepared and God is always present. And He will take care of you!