OMLWSWD

OMLWSWD

I Kings 6:15 – Elisha’s servant left the city and saw a great army had encircled the city. Their lives were in danger. In fear, he shouted, “Oh my lord, what shall we do?” Today we might say something like “Oh my God, what am I gonna do?” Sound familiar? Too many times we look in the face of a crisis and wonder what are we gonna do. Wouldn’t it be more effective to approach a crisis, problem or difficult situation by believing God is in control? Read on to verse 16 – Elisha said do not fear for those with us out number those against. Verse 17 – The servant’s eyes were opened and he saw angels with flaming chariots outnumbering the bad guys! Wow! Even though he could not see God’s provision, God provided salvation. What an amazing picture of God’s love for us. No matter what we face, God is in control. He has made a way for our protection.

Sometimes we may feel trapped in our situation. Maybe it seems hopeless? It isn’t. Remember the movie The Lion King? There was a powerful scene that illustrates God’s provision for Elisha and us. The scene took place when young Simba convinced Nala to go to the edge of the land to explore the elephant graveyard. If you remember, the hyenas cornered Simba and Nala. The young cubs were backed into a corner with the situation seeming hopeless; their backs literally against the mountain with no where to go. With the hyenas approaching, Simba let out his most ferocious kitty cat sounding roar. His road was so pathetic the hyenas laughed. Sounds like us, huh? We allow the enemy to back us into a corner and when we roar in our own strength, he laughs. The most significant part of the scene happens while the hyenas are laughing. Young Simba roars again; this time a thunderous, ferocious road is heard while Simba’s mouth is open. Even he is surprised at the sound. It wasn’t Simba, it was Mufasa – the king. He spoke for his young son. Mufasa had Simba’s back. WOW! Did you catch that? When we are backed into a corner, and the Devil is laughing, God roars on our behalf. His thunderous roar sends the enemy cowering. As Simba and the hyenas heard Mufasa’s roar; we hear God’s voice speak through us.

No matter what you’re facing; how hopeless it may seem; God is in control. He will speak for you! OMLWSWD? What are we going to do? Let God be God and trust that He has your back!