2 Kings 6:17
“And Elisha prayed, ‘Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.’ Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”
The beginning and ending of vision rests with God! That is essential to keep in mind at all times. In fact, God is always with us, even as we experience the death of our original vision. Why is it necessary to experience the death of a vision? So that we may observe that it is the power of God working in and through us, and not what we ourselves are accomplishing.
Elisha saw what his servant could not see. His vision was spiritual and inspired faith. The servant saw only the enemy that spelled defeat and death. Elisha saw that God was in and over all, and that spelled victory and life! What is your vision? Are you looking at the situation or to God who controls all situations?
It is so easy to get focused on a vision or a promise, and get our eyes off of the God who is the giver of visions and promises. It is then that the Lord puts His children to the test, not necessarily to punish, but rather to prove one’s commitment. It is well to recall the insight of Proverbs 3:11-12: “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent His rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” The God who brings each of us a vision which is eternal is the eternal God. The vision He gives will last through all eternity. That is a vision we all can receive!
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil