II Kings 6:8-7:20
Dear RTB’ers,
Two items of interest to me today… First, Elisha prayed that his servant could see the heavenly army that had surrounded the city and it was done. (II Kings 6:17). Then he prayed for blindness for the enemy’s eyes and that also happened. (II Kings 6:18) Consecutive verses – vision to see a heavenly army and blindness against an earthly army. Intriguing.
Second, “Why sit we here?” That’s how I always recall the second incident in today’s reading, especially II Kings 7:3b, They said to each other, “Why stay here until we die?” That verse is then overstated in the next verse. I’ve referred to this verse many times in the past when Carol and I (or me with another group) were trying to decide on a course of action. Just sitting and discussing wasn’t getting us anywhere, so let’s do something! Why sit we here?? Maybe that’s a word from the Lord to some of you who may be delaying a decision or action, if you are uncertain of the ideal plan. Just maybe…?
Blessings!
See also: May 29 (2023) / II Kings 5-8:15.