They that be with Us are More than They that be with Them

Today I read 2 Kings 6 which contains some fun stories and also some sad stories.  In this chapter Elisha and some men of Israel are chopping down trees when the axe head fell off into a pool of water.  When Elisha heard it, he grabbed a stick and threw it into the water and the axe head started to float.  I have often wondered what kind of a stick it was to cause the density of the water to change so that the axe head floated.  I am very intrigued by it and wish it was written so we can know. 

This chapter also contains the very cool story of Elisha and his servant.  They are surrounded by the armies of the host of Israel and Syria.  When the servant of Elisha sees it, he fears and asks Elisha what they can do.  Elisha then teaches a principle which every Christian should take to heart.  He tells his servant that "they that be with us are more than they that be with them."  The servant is then shown how they are surrounded by chariots of fire and angels.  It is a great lesson to learn.  While we are not always surrounded by angels and chariots of fire, we are always watched over and protected by Heavenly Father and those who serve Him.  We are never alone, a wonderful lesson to learn!  Until tomorrow.