For this Christmas message, I decided to turn to 2 Kings. Please turn there with me to chapter 6. We’re going to look at a story that some of you may be familiar with. I’ve spent more time with this story in preparation for this message than ever before, and I’m encouraged by the workings and power of God, who opens eyes to see.
I didn’t catch the page number in the pew Bibles, but you can help each other locate it. I’m going to read the story in its entirety, and then we’ll work through it, making some points and considering how this story might serve as a Christmas message. For now, I encourage you to take in the story as a whole. It’s a considerable passage, but it’s important to read it in full for context.
To help us understand the narrative, I’ll clarify some of the pronouns by replacing them with proper names where appropriate. There are a lot of “he’s” and “him’s” in this passage, so I’ll make it clear who is being referred to as we go.
Let’s start in 2 Kings 6:8 and read through verse 23:
The king of Aram was warring against Israel and counseled with his servants, saying, “In such and such a place shall be my camp.” But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, saying, “Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Arameans are coming down there.” The king of Israel sent men to the place about which the man of God had told him. Thus, Elisha, the man of God, warned him, so the king of Israel guarded himself there more than once or twice.
The heart of the king of Aram was enraged over this matter. He called his servants and said, “Will you tell me which of us is for the king of Israel?” One of his servants replied, “No, my lord, O king. But Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.”
The king of Aram said, “Go and see where Elisha is, so that I may send men to take him.” He was told, “Behold, Elisha is in Dothan.” So the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army there. They came by night and surrounded the city.
When the attendant of the man of God had risen early and gone out, he saw an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. The servant said to Elisha, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” Elisha answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open my servant’s eyes that he may see.” The Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw that the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
When the enemy came down to him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike this people with blindness, I pray.” So the Lord struck them with blindness according to the word of Elisha. Then Elisha said to his now-blinded enemies, “This is not the way, nor is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” And he led them to Samaria.
When they arrived in Samaria, Elisha said, “O Lord, open the eyes of these men so that they may see.” The Lord opened their eyes, and they saw that they were in the midst of Samaria. When the king of Israel saw them, he said to Elisha, “My father, shall I kill them? Shall I kill them?” Elisha answered, “You shall not kill them. Would you kill those you have taken captive with your sword and your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and return to their master.”
So the king of Israel prepared a great feast for them. When they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. The marauding bands of Arameans did not come again into the land of Israel.
Let’s focus on verses 16 and 17. Elisha says to his servant, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open my servant’s eyes that he may see.” The Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw that the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. Let’s pray.
Lord, we plead with You, Father. We thank You for Your power to do this. We ask You to open our eyes—open our eyes to see Your truth here. May it strengthen our faith this week, this year, and into the New Year. Strengthen our faith to fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. On this we place our hope. His name is Jesus Christ, our Savior. We thank You for sending Your Son. Amen.
A friend of mine on the Central Coast told me a story recently about a fellow surfer. I’ll leave the town nameless so it doesn’t ruin anyone’s desire to go into the water. This surfer, a local who doesn’t care much for tourists, used to get tired of the crowds. To deal with the problem, he would make a report to the authorities. He’d call them up and lie, saying, “I was just out in the water, and a huge fin swam right by me.” Because he was a trusted local, the lifeguards would shut down the beach or at least put up signs that said, “Warning: Shark Sighted.” The beach would be empty for two or three days, and this local would go out and have the waves all to himself. He got away with it. You can imagine how easily this worked. If you’ve ever spent time in the water, you know the big question that lurks as you float out there: Is there anything swimming beneath me? With a warning sign like that on the beach, most people would avoid the water. So, he got what he wanted. People heeded the warning.
Considering our passage today and the truth of God’s Word, the Christian—unlike the world—should be encouraged and strengthened by what is unseen. Our faith should be bolstered as we learn to fear the Lord above all else. For the Christian, the unseen is made knowable in Christ Jesus. So, we pray, “Lord, open our eyes to see.” This morning’s text covers a time when the big question coming from God’s people was, “Where is God? Where is He? What is He doing? Does He see what’s happening? Has He gone somewhere?” Elisha’s prayer in response is, “Lord, open their eyes to see.” But we also need to note another prayer Elisha makes: “Lord, blind them so they cannot see.”
Two requests were made to God—open their eyes and blind their eyes—and God answered both. There is a parallel here. We live in a time, just as in Elisha’s day, where God’s will is for both of these conditions to exist. Some have sight—spiritual sight—and some are blind. I’m not talking about political viewpoints, intellectual stances, or social issues. I’m not referring to who is “woke” and who is not. The two conditions we see are spiritual sight and spiritual blindness.
What we see in this text, and throughout God’s Word, is that God is sovereign over these two conditions. Our narrative today places them in close proximity, and as we dig into this passage, I want us to see the truths about our God. These truths were revealed in Elisha’s time and remain true of our unchanging, immutable God today.
First, God is sovereign over all events in history. I’ll cover these points one by one, but let me outline them now:
- God is sovereign over all events in history.
- God always accomplishes His perfect will.
- Those who trust the Lord enjoy the Lord’s protection.
- God’s warnings to a blind world are meant to be heeded by those who see.
To understand Elisha and the situation he finds himself in, we need to look at the historical context of the kings. The books of 1 and 2 Kings cover the years leading up to Israel’s exile—first the northern kingdom and then the southern kingdom. These books follow the events of Judges and 1 and 2 Samuel. At the end of Judges, we’re told, “In those days there was no king in Israel, and everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 21:25). By the time we reach the kings, God has provided a monarchy, but the sinful practices of the people during the time of the judges have become the agenda of the kings. What had once been the people’s rebellion has now become institutionalized disobedience.
The history of the kings begins with a high point: King David, the greatest king of Israel, through whom the line of the Messiah would be sustained. Then came Solomon, whose reign was a mixed bag. Solomon built the temple but fell into idolatry. 1 Kings 11:6 tells us, “He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord and did not wholly follow the Lord as his father David had done.”
After Solomon, Rehoboam’s youthful pride split the kingdom. Jeroboam, king of the northern kingdom, led Israel into idolatry, worshiping golden calves, appointing false priests, and instituting false feasts. This dynasty of disobedience continued, leading to Israel’s decline. Perhaps the most corrupt of these kings was Ahab, who squared off with Elijah, Elisha’s predecessor. Ahab famously called Elijah the “troubler of Israel,” though it was Ahab himself who was troubling Israel by his rebellion and sin.
By the time we reach 2 Kings 6, the monarchy has become so blind to God’s truth that the king isn’t even named. He is anonymous, a reflection of how irrelevant and spiritually blind the monarchy has become. God’s discipline is now inevitable; exile is coming.
The books of 1 and 2 Kings were written as a historical report for Israel in exile. The exiled people would read these accounts and ask, “How did we get here? Why did God allow this to happen?” The answer is clear: “The people of Israel had sinned against the Lord and walked in the customs of the nations whom the Lord drove out” (2 Kings 17:9).
They had acted secretly in sin, rebuilt high places, and constructed pillars and Asherim on every hill. They offered sacrifices and served idols, doing wicked things. They refused to listen to the warnings from the Lord and His prophets. Some have suggested that 1 and 2 Kings should actually be called The Prophets because the prophets are the only heroes in these accounts. The kings, by and large, had gone the way of the Canaanites, leading the people into judgment and exile.
God is Sovereign over all events in history.
If you’ve spent any time in teaching and preaching contexts—like I have, and I know many of you have because I’ve heard your pastor preach—you hear this truth often: God is sovereign over all events. You hear it regularly, but there is a danger in becoming immune to its significance. Hearing this truth repeatedly shouldn’t blind us to its awesome nature.
Here’s what I mean. Let’s look again at verses 8–10. The king of Aram was warring against Israel. In this battle scene, the king strategizes with his servants, saying, “In such and such a place shall be my camp.” But the man of God, Elisha, sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Arameans are coming down there.” The king of Israel listened and sent men to the place Elisha had warned him about. Elisha’s warnings saved the king of Israel, and he guarded himself there more than once or twice.
What we have here are two dueling kings. One is the king of Aram—some texts might refer to this region as Syria—and the other is the king of Israel. Yet the king of Israel has better intelligence. He has an agent in the prophet Elisha, through whom God reveals the next move of the enemy.
The king of Israel places his trust in Elisha and heeds his warnings. Because of this, he avoids the ambushes planned by the king of Aram—more than once or twice. In other words, this happens repeatedly. The king of Israel sees the power of God working through the man of God. He cannot deny that something supernatural is happening. He is a recipient of blessings through God’s power, his life and the lives of his men are saved, and he benefits from heeding Elisha’s warnings.
And yet, here’s the point I want us to see: this king refuses to submit to the sovereignty of God. He acknowledges the blessing, he experiences the power, and yet he does not bow his will to God’s ultimate authority. He continues, like all the rest of Israel, doing whatever he thinks is right in his own eyes. He sees God’s power. He cannot deny God’s sovereignty to use all events for His own glory, and yet he will not submit.
Eleven chapters later, his people are in exile. The point for us regarding God’s sovereignty over everything is this: we must do more than give mental assent to it. It’s not enough simply to agree with the truth. It’s not enough to acknowledge God’s power. Yes, He is powerful, but even that is not a proof of salvation.
We might benefit physically or temporarily from a knowledge of God’s sovereignty and power, but what must happen is that our wills must bow before His sovereignty—His authority working over us. If we fail to submit, we miss out on God’s ultimate purpose. We might enjoy some temporary benefits, but without surrendering our wills to His sovereign will, we miss the eternal purpose He has for us.
Would you turn back to the text? Like the king of Israel, the king of Aram also sees God’s power at work and His sovereignty over all events. In this case, God’s power is working against him through Elisha. Let’s look at verses 11 and 12. The text says the king of Aram was enraged over this. You can imagine how frustrating it must have been. He calls his servants and demands, “Will you tell me which of us is for the king of Israel?” Naturally, he suspects a spy within his ranks—someone must be feeding information to the enemy. This is a logical conclusion.
But verse 12 reveals the truth. One of his servants says, “No, my lord, O king, but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.” The king’s suspicions of betrayal are relieved. He no longer distrusts his men, and he accepts that Elisha is the cause. Somehow, Elisha knows his every move—what he plots in secret, even the words he speaks behind closed doors. Elisha, the man of God, sees what the king believes is hidden. The king of Aram’s response in verse 13 is almost comical. He says, “Go and see where Elisha is, so that I may send and take him.” He’s told Elisha is in Dothan. So what does he do? Verse 14 says, “The king of Aram sent horses and chariots and a great army there, and they came by night and surrounded the city.”
Put this together: the king of Aram realizes he can’t defeat the king of Israel because there’s a man of God who knows everything he’s planning. So what’s his solution? He decides to sneak up on the very man who knows everything he’s planning! His “brilliant” strategy is to send an army at night, assuming Elisha will never see it coming. The irony is striking because the text reveals a profound blindness to the truth. The king persists in his plans, refusing to accept God’s sovereignty. He is confronted with undeniable evidence of God’s power, and yet he presses on, stubbornly trying to outmaneuver a sovereign God.
This response reflects a tremendous blindness, a refusal to accept what is plain to see. The king’s actions show his need to make excuses, his determination to ignore the truth, and his unwillingness to bow before the authority of God. It is unexplainable, and yet he persists. The text says the king of Aram’s mind was troubled when he should have been in awe—and stopped. It was a lost cause to go up against the man of God who so clearly served the one true God. My second point is…
God always accomplishes his perfect will every time.
In our context, we see that He does so even through the actions of evil men. Then, as now, this truth remains. It’s interesting that all the characters in this story—apart from Elisha—are anonymous. They are not given names, while Elisha is repeatedly called “the man of God.” This title shows that Elisha represents God’s will, sovereignty, and power. Throughout the story, Elisha—acting in line with God’s will—encounters other characters, forces them to change, and redirects their perspectives. One significant change happens with Elisha’s servant, who learns that human efforts—no matter how threatening—do not make a dent in God’s overarching sovereign will.
Let’s look back at verse 15. Elisha’s servant wakes early, goes outside, and sees an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. He cries out in desperation, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” His cry is the cry of fear and hopelessness—a sense that all is lost, that they are surrounded, and it’s over. This story is a gift to anyone who faces fear of the unknown, uncertainty about the future, doubts about God’s goodness, or a sense of being outnumbered and alone. If you’re simply afraid, unsure of what God is doing, this passage is for you.
Elisha responds to his servant’s panic in verse 16 with calm assurance: “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” You should memorize this verse because its truth is universal. It applies everywhere, at every time, to every believer—young or old, seasoned or new in the faith. It doesn’t matter what you’re facing, where you are, or how overwhelming the circumstances seem. Those who are with us are more than those who are against us.
Here comes the real perspective. God opens the servant’s eyes to see the truth: God is able, He can intervene, and sometimes He does so in miraculous and unexpected ways to frustrate the plans of those who oppose His people. He doesn’t always intervene in this way, but His will reigns supreme, and His perfect purposes will always prevail.
Before we go further, remember the call on us as readers of this text: we are called to trust the Lord, even when we don’t see. Even when our eyes are not opened to what God is doing, we must rely on faith. Remember Thomas, the disciple who insisted on seeing and touching the scars of Christ. Jesus allowed him to see, but He also said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” That’s you, follower of Christ. Blessed are you. God’s favor rests on you who believe, even when you cannot see.
The question for us is this: Will our perspective be dictated by our circumstances, or will it be shaped by God’s truth? Because the truth then is the same as the truth now. This is my third point…
Those who trust the Lord enjoy the Lord’s protection.
The question is this: will you keep the faith even when the Lord’s protection is unseen? It is there, and you can know that, but it remains unseen. He has promised never to leave us nor forsake us. The writers of Scripture repeat this truth over and over. Jesus affirmed it in His famous last words to His disciples leading up to His ascension.
This is why the Scripture reading today was Philippians 4. Paul writes to the Philippians—who were in a difficult place to be Christians—and says, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.” Because of this truth, Paul goes on to say, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
When you read that phrase—the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus—do you picture an army? An angelic army? That’s what we see in Scripture. That’s what Jesus said was ready to attend to Him during His time on Earth. The image is of an overwhelming, outnumbering force that eclipses any threat we might face. That’s the truth.
Elisha’s servant gets a glimpse of this in verse 17. Elisha prays, “O Lord, I pray, open my servant’s eyes that he may see.” The Lord answers, opening the servant’s eyes, and he sees the reality: “The mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” This was not a new reality; these spiritual forces didn’t suddenly arrive. They had been there all along—unseen, but present.
Greater than a fear of the dark, a fear of sharks in the water, or any other threat should be a humble fear and awe at the attributes of our good and mighty God. His invisible attributes and power are already on display in creation. They are present all around us and working through all events. This is His glory. One day we will see it face to face. But today, we worship what is unseen because He has granted us the faith to trust, follow, and obey.
Look at verses 18 and 19. The Lord totally removes the threat. When the enemy army came down to Elisha, he prayed to the Lord and said, “Strike this people with blindness, I pray.” The Lord struck them with blindness according to Elisha’s word. Then Elisha said to his now-blinded enemies, “This is not the way, nor is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” Elisha then led them to Samaria.
It’s such an interesting method of attack—these enemies are struck with blindness. I’ve been led to believe that it’s angels at work here. Of course, it’s the Lord who is working, but does He really need angels to do this? No, He doesn’t. Yet it’s His good pleasure to use them, just as it’s His good pleasure to use us in the world to present the gospel. God doesn’t need angels or people to accomplish His purposes, but He chooses to use them. This must have been an extraordinary display of His power. The same terminology is used to describe the blinding that took place outside Lot’s house back in Genesis 19. Whether it was a broad blast of light or individual shafts of light blinding each soldier, it was an astonishing supernatural display.
There are two things to note here. First, the soldiers would have been fools to think this was anything other than a supernatural display of power. It should have been terrifying to realize this kind of power was at the disposal of the very man they came to capture. They likely thought it would be an easy task to seize Elisha, but they received a wake-up call.
Second, it’s clear that this blinding was not the full firepower of the angels and God’s forces. This blindness was more like an angelic taser, a non-lethal option. Just as police use non-lethal methods to subdue an attacker, God—through His angels—does the same here. It’s preferable because it gives the attackers an opportunity to make a decision: do they stop or do they persist?
Remember back at Lot’s door, the people persisted even in their blindness. They refused to turn from their sinful ways. Here, God gives this army—this party that has offended Heaven—a chance to repent. We can view this blindness as a punishment, but we also hope it would humble the soldiers and help them recognize their own spiritual blindness. That’s the purpose of this moment, to show them their need to turn to God. But even if it doesn’t produce repentance, the truth remains. This brings us to the fourth point…
God’s warnings to a blind world are meant to be heeded by those who see.
Even when the world doesn’t see, God’s warnings—like this display of power—are meant to be seen and responded to by those who trust in Him. In verses 20 to 23, something surprising happens. Frankly, the story goes in a different direction than I expected. I expected this army of assailants to be slaughtered, making a point to the nation of Aram, these invaders and God-haters. But instead, God spares the invading army and even supplies them with a great feast.
Elisha brings the enemy army into Samaria, deep within the northern kingdom’s territory, where they would be greatly outnumbered by Israel’s forces. Then Elisha prays, “Oh Lord, open the eyes of these men that they may see.” The Lord opens their eyes, and they realize with terror that they are surrounded—not by one man, Elisha, whom they came to capture—but by their enemy’s forces.
The king of Israel, eager to seize the opportunity, first humbly acknowledges Elisha’s authority, addressing him as “my father.” He asks, “Shall I kill them? Shall I kill them?” It’s almost as if he’s licking his lips, ready to take action, but he waits for Elisha’s command. Elisha’s response is unexpected: “You shall not kill them. Set bread and water before them.” Not just bread and water, but a great feast. After they eat and drink, they are sent away. The final line tells us that the armies of Aram did not come back to attack Israel for a long time.
There is none as merciful as our God. This display of His power, presence, and protection should be a warning heeded by all. God protects Elisha and Israel, but He also protects the Arameans by restraining the opposing forces of Israel’s king. That king was ready for a slaughter, but the Lord had a different plan. The king of Aram has every reason to believe that Elisha, the man of God, is an unstoppable foe, yet he persists in attacking.
The soldiers of Aram experience both blindness and the restoration of their sight, coming to see the power and grace of Elisha’s God. Their encounter is a clear revelation of God’s sovereignty. The king of Israel, on the other hand, seems to be on the fence. He repeatedly heeds Elisha’s warnings to save the lives of his troops and himself, yet his submission is shallow. He wants the benefits of God’s power while remaining in control, but he will not listen to Elisha to save his own soul.
In all these cases—the soldiers, the king of Aram, and the king of Israel—their plans and purposes are thwarted, altered, and changed by an encounter with the man of God acting under the sovereignty of God. In this, the king of Israel is humbled as much as the invaders. He calls Elisha “father” and waits for the command from the true man of God—the one really in charge. Obeying Elisha, the king lets his enemies go.
We see contrasting responses to the power of God. Elisha experiences powerful, unseen protection, which is revealed only when he prays for his servant’s eyes to be opened. This is a powerful truth: God’s sovereignty is active and present even when we don’t see it, and His mercy extends beyond what we often expect.
You might be thinking this morning, how is this a Christmas message so deep into the Old Testament? I want to tell you that it is—because it is for those who see, those who know, and those who have had their eyes opened to the meaning of Emmanuel, God with Us.
About a week and a half ago, your pastor and Matthew reached out to ask for my text, title, and some information. I gave them the title Lord, Open Their Eyes to See. But it hit me yesterday—I wish my title had been Do You See What I See? You know the song: Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb. That would have made this a full-on Christmas message, wouldn’t it? But more importantly, what I’m really asking is this: Do you see what I see? Do you see what God is showing you? Do you see and understand the truth of His sovereign power and the constant displays of His glory—even when those outnumbering forces are unseen? Do you see? In this season of remembering Christ, do you see the reason He sent His Son? Do you see that as the greatest gift that could ever be given to the world?
If you don’t see, if you’re struggling with doubts, let me encourage you. I just finished reading through the Gospel of Matthew with students, and even at the end—when the eleven disciples see Jesus risen from the grave—it says, some doubted. And yet, they weren’t kicked to the curb. They were brought in close. Doubts are understandable. Yes, we ask God to forgive us for them, but He doesn’t reject us because we have doubts. Instead, He invites us to bring those doubts to Him. Read the Psalms and see the psalmist’s doubts—how he brings them to the throne of God. You know He sits on that throne, and you know all of this is true. Bow the knee.
Last week, Pastor David was in John 12, and I loved that story. I listened to the message, and my favorite part was when he talked about Mary, the sister of Lazarus. I do think these three—Mary, Martha, and Lazarus—are the singles of Bethany. It’s interesting the way David exposited that. Mary and Martha would have been in great peril in this culture without a husband, without a brother, or a man to care for them. David pointed out that Mary anointed our Lord with this costly perfume, very possibly kept as her wedding dowry. It would have been the most expensive possession she had, and she just poured it out on His feet. What an incredible and beautiful picture. She interrupts this feast, and everything must have ground to a halt as the aroma filled the room. There was nothing secret about it—though she likely tried to come up quietly behind Jesus, who was reclining at the table. She pours this out on her Savior in an extravagant display. She empties it all on Him. And why does she do that? Because she recognized Christ’s worth. Her eyes had been opened to see the value of Jesus.
In contrast, there is Judas—spiritually blind and unable to see. He calls what Mary did a waste. Matthew’s Gospel tells us that some of the other disciples questioned it as well, though not with the same intensity. Many of them were puzzled, but Judas—completely blind—calls it a waste. Not long after that, he leaves. Matthew places this moment right before Judas goes to the scribes and Pharisees to plot Jesus’ betrayal. And he does it for thirty pieces of silver. That’s blindness.
Think about the extent of this blindness. This hit me this morning, and I ran it by my son Joel—why thirty pieces of silver? Why not gold? Do you know who you are giving over? Why settle for silver? Not that gold would have been any more worth it, but it underscores the spiritual blindness of Judas. He hands over the Savior for a handful of silver.
What a contrast to the spiritual sight and clarity that Mary had. I love pointing this out, especially to those who are tempted to think the Bible is sexist. There are so many female worshippers celebrated in Scripture—women whom Christ had unique and meaningful relationships with. Jesus loved Mary.
And I hope you see this truth too. He shows His love to you by sending His Son. If you don’t yet see it, then keep digging. Bring your doubts to Him. He will not reject you. If you do see, if you have eyes to see, then know this once again: the greatest gift ever given to us is Christ. And many out there don’t know it. May they turn to our loving, sovereign Savior and receive that gift. Let’s pray that way.
Closing Prayer
Our Father and our God, we thank You for opening eyes to see. Certainly, there are doubts that creep in, but we give no excuses. It’s not because everyone has doubts—I don’t want to rest in that. We don’t want to rest in a sinful tendency that is so prevalent. Indeed, many are blind to these truths and are seeking after their own way, their own path of what they believe is right.
Continue to draw us closer to You. I thank You for this example of Mary, who struggled at the thought of her Savior dying on the cross. Yet she had to place her faith in You. She saw it clearly because You had opened her eyes. Lord, would You open eyes this morning to see Your truth? Make us agents like this man of God. Use us in our various places of work and in our family gatherings this season to point others to the God who opens eyes—the God who not only allows us to see, but the God who sees.
You see us. You know us. And You are not pulling away because of that, but drawing closer, saying, Come to Me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. I pray that rest would be ours this season in a new way. May we joyfully relish in the truth of Your power—that even if the world is against us, with You, God, we outnumber them all.
Thank You for Your victory in Jesus. In His name we pray. Amen.