When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh, my lord, what shall we do?” the servant asked.
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 2 Kings 6:15-16

Imagine Elisha’s servant’s surprise when he woke that morning. Surrounded. North, South, East, and West. Horses. Men. Chariots. Weapons. No escape. He brought Elisha the bad news: they were in big trouble. Pause right there.

We are Elisha’s servant.

We worry and fret and wring our hands and count the enemies and see a dead end. The obstacles we see are insurmountable at times. Rather than focusing on God’s omnipotent power in any situation, we see a series of hurdles that are ten feet high. Instead of dropping to our knees in dependence upon Him, we tell everyone who will listen.

How different our lives would be if we hurled our cares upon Him first. 1 Peter 5:7