Thought For The Day: Walk Boldly In Christ Jesus

December 22nd, 2025

Don't fall into the trap
of being a coward—
trust the Lord,
and you will be safe.

Proverbs 29:25

This, I know, is much easier said than done, and it requires much faith. This is why we must stay grounded in the Word of God and lean on the promises of God found in Scripture. Whom shall we fear if the Lord is on our side? Do you not know that as a follower of Christ we are protected by God's mighty warrior angels in heaven?
Allow me to share this passage with you from the book of 2 Kings where the Syrian army surrounded the prophet Elisha, in order to capture him for sharing information to the Israelite army about where the Syrian army would be setting up camp.

8 Time after time, when the king of Syria was at war against the Israelites, he met with his officers and announced, “I've decided where we will set up camp.”
9 Each time, Elisha would send this warning to the king of Israel: “Don't go near there. That's where the Syrian troops have set up camp.” 10 So the king would warn the Israelite troops in that place to be on guard.
11 The king of Syria was furious when he found out what was happening. He called in his officers and asked, “Which one of you has been telling the king of Israel our plans?”
12 “None of us, Your Majesty,” one of them answered. “It's an Israelite named Elisha. He's a prophet, so he can tell his king everything—even what you say in your own room.”
13 “Find out where he is!” the king ordered. “I'll send soldiers to bring him here.”
They learned that Elisha was in the town of Dothan and reported it to the king. 14 He ordered his best troops to go there with horses and chariots. They marched out during the night and surrounded the town.
15 When Elisha's servant got up the next morning, he saw that Syrian troops had the town surrounded. “Sir, what are we going to do?” he asked.
16 “Don't be afraid,” Elisha answered. “There are more troops on our side than on theirs.” 17 Then he prayed, “Lord, please help him to see.” And the Lord let the servant see that the hill was covered with fiery horses and flaming chariots all around Elisha.
18 As the Syrian army came closer, Elisha prayed, “Lord, make those soldiers blind!” And the Lord blinded them with a bright light.
19 Elisha told the enemy troops, “You've taken the wrong road and are in the wrong town. Follow me. I'll lead you to the man you're looking for.” Elisha led them straight to the capital city of Samaria.
20 When all the soldiers were inside the city, Elisha prayed, “Lord, now let them see again.” The Lord let them see that they were standing in the middle of Samaria.
21 The king of Israel saw them and asked Elisha, “Should I kill them, sir?”
22 “No!” Elisha answered. “You didn't capture these troops in battle, so you have no right to kill them. Instead, give them something to eat and drink and let them return to their leader.”
23 The king ordered a huge meal to be prepared for Syria's army, and when they finished eating, he let them go.
For a while, the Syrian troops stopped invading Israel's territory.
-2 Kings 6:8-23

Elisha wasn't afraid because he knew the Lord's army was on his side. It didn't matter how powerful or how brutal the Syrian army was; they were no match for the Lord and His army. This is the same iron faith we need in Christ as we boldly walk as followers of Christ and His kingdom.

Heavenly Father,
I thank You and praise You for all the times You saved us, even without us knowing. Please give us an ironlike faith; one like the prophet Elisha's. Let us walk boldly in Your Name as we traverse this broken land. Lead us and guide us, Lord, on Your path. Send us Your mighty angels and give us the courage and strength to stand for what is right as we bring glory to Your Name. I pray all of this in the Name of Your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.