2 Kings 6:17 - And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
The King of Syria had surrounded the city where Elisha and his servant was. His servant came running to Elisha, alarmed, bringing the news that they were completely surrounded by the enemy. "What are we going to do!?" he cried to Elisha. At this point, Elisha utters the powerful words of 2 Kings 6:17. He simply asked God to open his servants eyes, so he could see the mighty host of God's warriors placed all about. In spite of the ominous sight and sound of the enemy all around them, truly there was no need to fear. God was ahead of them, surrounding His child with full, complete protection on every side. God was in charge, on duty, MORE than one jump ahead of the enemy! They could rest easy! All was well!
The other Scripture is Genesis 21:19. Hagar was alone, frightened, desperate. She had no provision, no idea of what to do, nowhere to go, no means to provide - for herself or for her son. She could see no way out. But GOD opened her eyes.
"And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink."
Just like Elisha and his servant, Hagar had no need to worry, no need to fear. But in order for her to understand that, God opened her eyes - to see what her eyes, on their own, could not see.
He is still on His Throne.
He holds me in the Palm of His Hand.
I am the apple of His Eye.
All is well.
Open my eyes, Lord!
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