2 Kings 6:15

"And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, "Alas, my master! What shall we do?" 2 Kings 6:15

Sometimes things really get spicy when we do what God wants us to do. Take Elisha. He had been feeding the King of Israel information that would protect them from attacks by the king of Syria. Obviously the heathen king was not thrilled with the arrangement. At first he thought there was a traitor in the inner circle - that's how good the information was! When it was pointed out that Elisha, the prophet was the culprit, an army was dispatched to take care of ONE MAN! Do you think the Syrian king was a bit leery of crossing Elisha and his God?

Sometimes we get all excited about doing something for Jesus and it seems like everyone from non-believing family, to good Christian friends, to solid church leaders, try to talk us out of it. I know of a woman who was told that age 53 was too old to begin the life of a missionary. Now at 83 she has made a mighty big impact on Dominica's orphaned children problem! If God tells you to do something, nothing should stop you - NOTHING!

Elisha's servant looked out the window of their cottage the next morning and saw the mighty army. I can hear it now. "My Lord, Elisha, we are in big trouble now! Look what has been sent our way. We are surrounded. We cannot escape. Maybe we should give ourselves up and hope for the best. Perhaps they will spare our lives if you will just promise to keep your prophesies to yourself."

"Friend," Elisha says calmly, "don't worry." Looking to heaven he prays, "Lord, open his eyes to see what You and I see." "Holy God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob! Look at that! I see a whole army of angels. The cavalry has indeed arrived! We are SAVED, Elisha. WE ARE SAVED!" Friend," Elisha speaks with great patience, "you should never doubt God when He sends you on a mission. He will provide all your needs - even a security force if needed."

What was true for Elisha is still true today. God always provides for His willing servants. I recall stories of provided funds, airline tickets, and support for missionaries. I know about food, medicine, and canceled debts when things just look like they can't get any darker. I am acquainted with a missionary to Columbia who's compound was surrounded with angels during one of the many revolutions there. He never saw them - but the invading soldiers did! They related the story to this missionary after the conflict. Remember, we are never alone. God's army is bigger than Satan's army. God is always by our sides. He knows what we need even before we ever ask or think. And best of all, HE WILL SEE TO IT THAT WE ARE SUPPLIED FOR THE TASK, if we will only trust and obey. There really is "no other way!" Hallelujah, Amen and Amen.