Sun.’s Devo - The Army of God

Read 2 Kings 6:1-7:20; Acts 15:36-16:15;bPsalm 142:1-7; Provebs 17:24-25
Elisha did many personal miracles for his prophets like make a borrowed ax head float. He also spoke to the king the word of the Lord. He would warn him of every plot the king of Aram was planning against Israel so they would be ready for him. The king of Aram found out he was doing this and sent his army with horses and carrots to surround the city that Elisha was in. When Elisha’s servant woke up to see the army, Elisha wasn’t the least bit concerned. He knew that God’s army was surrounding him and it was so much more powerful. Elisha prayed that his servant’s eyes would be opened and they were. He saw for himself the army of God. Elisha prayed that God would blind their eyes and lead the whole army to the city of Sarmaria where he opened their eyes. Israel’s king lived there and as Elisha said, he fed them and sent them home. I can’t imagine what they told their king when they got home with full bellies and no kills.
The king came back and besieged Samaria and the people were starving. The king wanted to blame Elisha and sent out to kill him. Elisha knew he was coming and told him that by tomorrow, a seah of flour will sell for a shekel and two seah of barley for a shekel at the gate of Samaria. The king’s guard laughed at this and was told he would see it but never get any. It happened just as Elisha said. Once again, the army of Aram is humiliated and not able to fire a shot. They run with their tails between their legs as they hear the army of God. Lepers find their tents full of loot and food and share the news with Samaria. Samaria is blessed and the man who doubted is trampled in the gates.
In Acts, Paul sets out to go back and strengthen the churches he started. He is given a vision of an angel telling him to come to Macedonia and help them. He obeys and saves a prominent woman named Lydia who believes along with her household.
Lord, help us not to panic when the enemy comes in like a flood. Thank you that your army is still strong and fighting for us.