You've got Back-up!

"Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."  2 Kings 6:16

Have you ever been overwhelmed, outnumbered, or felt like the odds were against you?  I'm reminded of the story about a young boy named Billy who was often bullied on his way to school by a much bigger boy.  After having his lunch taken each day, Billy would come home feeling down and depressed, declaring never to return to school.  After finding out what was going on, Billy's big brother told him not to worry because he had a plan.  The next day as Billy made his way to school, he again encountered the bully.  However this time instead of giving in, to everyone's suprise he stood up to the bully.  As the bully moved in to show him who was in control, his laugh soon turned to a frown.  For from behind the bushes came Billy's bigger brother. Because of Billy's back-up the bully never bothered him again.

On this journey called life we often find ourselves battling things that are bigger than us.  These things cause us to feel overwhelmed, and outnumbered because the odds are seemingly against us.  Worse than this, we can become paralyzed with fear resolving not to move forward toward some desired destination.  In these times we are in desperate need for someone to help bring relief.  Today's text shows us that even when the odds are against us, we can overcome.  Though Elisha found himself seemingly outnumbered by an enemy army,  he did not fret or fear.  Why not?  Because he knew that he had back-up, an angelic army.  My friend, the good news today is that as believers we have back-up who is much bigger than what we are battling!  And if God be for us who can be against us?

My prayer for you today is that you will stand confidently knowing "Greater is He that is in you than he who is in the world!"

Peace!