Open My Eyes, Lord — Seeing Beyond What Surrounds You
Key Scriptures
2 Kings 6:6 (CSB)
“Then the man of God asked, ‘Where did it fall?’ When he showed him the place, the man of God cut a stick, threw it there, and made the iron float.”
2 Kings 6:16–17 (CSB)
“Elisha said, ‘Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.’ Then Elisha prayed, ‘Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.’ So the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw that the mountain was covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”
2 Kings 6:18 (CSB)
“When the Arameans came against him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, ‘Please strike this nation with blindness.’ So He struck them with blindness according to Elisha’s word.”
2 Kings 6:22–23 (CSB)
“He replied, ‘Don’t kill them. Do you kill those you have captured with your sword or your bow? Set food and water before them so they can eat and drink and go to their master.’ So he prepared a big feast for them. When they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. The Aramean raiders did not come into Israel’s land again.”
Psalm 34:7 (CSB)
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them.”
Reflection Questions
What “lost ax head” (something valuable, spiritual, or practical) do I need to recover by faith?
Have I been focusing more on what surrounds me or Who surrounds me?
How can I respond with mercy toward people or situations that oppose me?
What would it look like to live with open spiritual eyes this week?