OCTOBER 29, 2 Kings 6:18-23 

Yesterday, we read about how God opened a young man’s eyes to see what the human eye could never have seen. Today, we will read about how God blinded the Syrians and reopened their eyes according to Elisha’s prayers.

When the Syrian troops closed in to capture Elisha, he asked God to blind them so that they could not see where they were. Elisha then redirected them to Samaria instead. They only found out they were at Samaria when Elisha asked God to open their eyes again.

At Samaria, the troops became captives of the king of Israel who eagerly asked Elisha if he could kill them. Why not? It was such an easy conquest. What was Elisha’s advice to him? Instead of taking revenge, the king was to provide the Syrians with food and water and to set them free. Our God is merciful. Well, what happened after the Syrians returned home? After their enemies had showed such kindness and mercy to them, could they resume their attack? The Syrians abandoned their war plan. Israel had a rest and the Syrians’ eyes were opened to see the mercy of the Lord.

Elisha had always acted according to God’s Word.
Which part of Scriptures reflected his advice to the king of Israel?

Write out Proverbs 25:21, 22

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Thought: Do not repay evil with evil.

Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, help me to show kindness to my enemies. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.