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Day 100 2 Kings 6:8 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.” 9 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.” 10 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. 11 Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, “Will ye not show me which of us is for the king of Israel?” 12 And one of his servants said, “None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that thou speak in thy bed-chamber.” 13 And he said, “Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him.” And it was told him, saying, “Behold, he is in Dothan.” 14 Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. 15 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, “Alas, my master! How shall we do?” 16 And he answered, “Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.” 17 And Elisha prayed, and said, “LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. 18 And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, and said, “Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness.” And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha. 19 And Elisha said unto them, “This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek.” But he led them to Samaria. 20 And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, “LORD, open the eyes of these men, that they may see.” And the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were in the midst of Samaria. 21 And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, “My father, shall I smite them? Shall I smite them?” 22 And he answered, “Thou shalt not smite them: would thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.” 23 And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So, the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel. Have you wondered where God is when trouble looks for you? Syria went to war against Israel. However, their efforts came to naught because Elisha told the king where they would attack. When they learned what happened, they sought Elisha. When Elisha’s servant saw the troops that came against him, he became afraid. Elisha prayed and asked God to open his eyes so he could see God’s army. As Christians, Satan comes against you to destroy your faith by bringing trouble your way. You need to remember God’s promise to protect you from your enemy. God will always outnumber Satan’s efforts against you. You only need to pray for God to open your eyes and understanding. Then you will see Satan has no power over you. Let’s pray: Father, help me remember Your promise to protect me from Satan’s efforts to destroy me and those I love. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen. Copyright © 20 September 2021 by Valerie Routhieaux Image courtesy of Pixabay.