Open My Eyes

2 Kings 6:8–18 NIV84

8 Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.” 9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.” 10 So the king of Israel checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. 11 This enraged the king of Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Will you not tell me which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?” 12 “None of us, my lord the king,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” 13 “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” 14 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city. 15 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. 16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 And Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 18 As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike these people with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked.

1. We need eyes to see what God reveals

Elisha was being told what the enemy was planning

The enemy thought he had a leak in his staff

When God is for you, He will reveal what the enemy is trying to do against you

God is still speaking to His prophets/seers

Prophets/seers/leaders need to repent for bending the knee against the enemy

God is still revealing secrets

Open My Eyes to see what you are revealing

2. Faith is the key that opens eyes to see

Faith is being sure of what we hope for

Faith is being certain of what we do not see

God works in the invisible and makes things visible to seers

The spirit of the prophet is subject to the prophet

1 Corinthians 14:32 NIV84

32 The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.

You won’t see what you don’t believe

You won’t unsee what you believe

We need faith to have our eyes opened

Open My Eyes

3. Don’t let your natural eyes deceive you

If your eyes are deceiving you, close them

Close your eyes and ask God to open your spiritual eyes

We have to be able to see beyond what is in front of us

We have to look up to see what God is revealing

Be an eagle and rise above you circumstances

The Lord will close the enemy’s eyes

The enemy will be blinded so that you can rout them

Blind my enemies

Open My Eyes

4. You don’t need to see to see what God reveals

Elisha was still able to see even though he was inside

The servant went out and saw the enemy

When you are not prepared, you will only see what is in front of you

God has made you champions

God has made you victorious

God is for you

God made you the head

God made you above only

God made you a conqueror

You can do all things through Christ

Open My Eyes to see the unseen

5. Open my eyes to my victory

We need insight

We need foresight

Don’t let fear blind you to the victory that is already yours

God is able to do immeasurably

Our God has unlimited Power

We need unlimited vision

We need a new way of thinking

The attacks are there because we are close to our breakthrough

You can cry about what is happening to you or you can rejoice for the victory

Your victory is on the other side of this trial

Don’t be afraid

Be courageous to believe the impossible

Be courageous to see the invisible

Be courageous to experience your miracle

God doesn’t need permission from the enemy to bless you

No weapon can prosper against you

Open my eyes—I want to see my victory

Open my eyes—I want to experience my miracle

Open my eyes—I want to see those that are for me