DevotionalFear has an extraordinary ability to distort our perception of reality. When Elisha’s servant looked out at the Syrian army surrounding their city, all he could see was imminent danger. His fear blinded him to the spiritual reality that had been true...
DevotionalAnger is a powerful emotion that can completely distort our perception of reality. When we’re angry, we don’t just struggle to see the truth—we often actively resist it. Like the Syrian king in 2 Kings 6 who became enraged when his plans were...
DevotionalWe all experience moments when we can’t see what God is doing in our lives. This condition—spiritual blindness—affects everyone at different points in our journey. Sometimes we’re unable to perceive God’s work; other times, we’re...
DevotionalIn our story’s climax, after Elisha miraculously made the axe head float, he told the prophet, “Lift it out.” God provided the miracle, but the man had to participate in his own restoration by reaching out and taking hold of what God made...
DevotionalAfter the prophet cried out about his lost axe head, Elisha asked a crucial question: “Where did it fall?” This question wasn’t just about location—it was about identifying the root of the problem. Restoration requires returning to the...
DevotionalWhen we’ve lost our edge and stopped our ineffective striving, the next crucial step is to cry out to God. The prophet in our story didn’t hesitate to bring his problem to Elisha, God’s representative. “Oh no, my lord! It was...
