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marbella3 70F
2483 posts
4/25/2020 5:28 am

Last Read:
4/25/2020 5:14 pm

Run Toward Challenge

Bible in a Year:

2 Samuel 21–22

Luke 18:24–43
He looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

2 Kings 6:17

2 Kings 6:8–17
Tom chased the young men who were stealing his poor friend’s bike. He didn’t have a plan. He only knew he needed to get it bac his surprise, the thieves looked his way, dropped the bike and backed away. Tom was both relieved and impressed with himself as he picked up the bike and turned around. That’s when he saw Jeff, his muscular friend who had been trailing close behind.

Elisha’s servant panicked when he saw his town surrounded by an enemy army. He ran to Elisha, “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” Elisha told him to relax. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Then God opened the servant’s eyes, and he “saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha” (vv. 15–17).

You may also find yourself in some dicey situations. You may have to risk your reputation, and perhaps even your security, because you’re determined to do what’s right. You may lose sleep wondering how it will all turn out. Remember, you’re not alone. You don’t have to be stronger or smarter than the challenge before you. Jesus is with you, and His power is greater than all rivals. Today, many believers are on the front lines in the battle against the Covid-19 virus. May we pray for them and others who are running toward the challenge. Ask yourself Paul’s question, “If God is for us, who can be against us?”
(Romans 8:31). Really, who? No one. Run toward your challenge, with God.

Reflect & Pray
What wakes you up at night? How can you give your worries to God?

Help me, Jesus, to truly see that You’re bigger than any problem facing me today. Thank You for Your everlasting presence!


MrsJoe 76F
17469 posts
4/25/2020 9:53 am

We need to be ever aware of God's presence, as fear tries to assault us from every direction.

Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.