January 15, 1999, Friday

Can a man be at peace when he is completely surrounded

by his enemies who seek his destruction? Is there any

assistance available for the surrounded person? What can

one be taught to have complete victories?

Elisha was at peace when he was surrounded by enemies

of Israel, but his friend did not know God's power, so--

"Elisha prayed, and said, "Lord, I pray, open his

eyes that he may see." Then the Lord opened the eyes

of the young man and he saw that the mountain was

full of horses and chariots of fire all around the

prophet Elisha" (2Ki 6:17). Elisha's young friend at

once was at peace because of this assurance.

The Psalmist described the assistance that he received

when he was surrounded by enemies and God's help to him-

"The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear

Him, and delivers them" (Psa 34:7). His eyes had also

been opened to perceive that he was not alone in danger.

He reverenced and respected a God so powerful that none

could come against and defeat Him. He wisely obeyed Him.

Wise King Solomon wrote a prescription for victory and

accomplishment. He advised not to forget his instruction-

"Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around

your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, bind

them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your

neck" (Pro 3:3,6:21). The teaching from the Word of God

enhances one's life as he applies it to his life each day.

Let us remember who is the God that is our peace. God's

Name is Jehová Shalom. He is the God that puts His peace

all around His people. He is the God that is helping us

learn His ways. He is meek and humble and makes us aware

that the fear of the Lord gives protection. He will soon

crush Satan under our feet and instructs us from all of

His teaching. Lift your hands to Him and Praise Him today

for the fact that He keeps us with in His peace!