I am captivated by the story in Second Kings of the army of God surrounded by an enemy army. Elisha’s servant saw they were surrounded and was afraid. He didn’t know what to do. He was sure they were doomed. But Elisha responded, saying, “‘Don’t be afraid… Those who are with us are far more than those who are with them.’ 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.” I think there are times when we all feel surrounded.

Years ago, in South America, we had a big festival in a city park.  We got a call from the government that said, “There’s a plot to kill you.  We’re sending the Secret Service to protect you.  Follow their orders totally.”  God sent them to protect us in answer to our desperate prayers.  And here we are alive, after 20 years.

We all need to pray Elisha’s prayer the next time we feel surrounded. Ask God to open your eyes so you can see that God is for you- so who can be against you? That with God on your side, nothing can keep you from reaching your world.

This is Luis Palau.