As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike this army with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness as Elisha had asked. 2 Kings 6:18
The king of Aram was so angry with the prophet Elisha that he sent an army to capture him.
Elisha was only one man against an army, but he knew how to pray bold prayers.
He had seen God open blind eyes, and now he prayed for the reverse.
Not only were the soldiers struck blind, but Elisha led them into Samaria where the king of Israel captured them before their eyes were reopened.
When you know that God is with you, you’ll see God do amazing things.
He can protect you, guide you, and make things happen that you could never make happen.
Just as with Elisha, you are so powerful and full of favor that even when the enemy does his best to defeat you, his best will never be enough.
You cannot be defeated because you have the favor of God.
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