FAITH CAPSULE: In the near to God is the protection of God.

2 Kings 6

Once, while Elisha and his servant were in the face of challenge, Elisha knew they were near God, but his servant did not know.
The servant of Elisha was not aware of the presence of God for their deliverance.
Elisha knows the nearness of God and was able to see, to command the forces of God that were in support of him and his servant.
A believer of God that live life by the word of God should have the understanding and know that God is near at all times.
2 Kings 6:18 records, “So when the Syrians came down to him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, and said, “Strike this people, I pray, with blindness.” And He struck them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.” 
Living in the consciousness of the care of God is the evidence of faith, the expression of expectation for the divine protection of God. 
Do you know that God is near for you?
The Psalmist expresses, “A man who is in honor, yet does not understand, is like the beasts that perish.” (Psalm 49:20) 
God made all but many lives life outside of God, not as a child of God, not keeping to His command, and far from God. 
In the near to God is the protection of God for one that draws near to God.
Elisha walks in line with God, knows his nearness to God, and can see that the forces are waiting for his command before they can act on his behalf. 
Elisha and his servant were protected and could not become a victim of their enemies.
Maintaining life with God is to gain His presence for protection.
What does it take to gain and maintain being nearness of God? 
The pages of the Bible identify what it takes to gain and maintain self in the near of God.
Acts 6:4, “but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
Acts 20:32, “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.”
Jude 20, “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”
According to the word of God, seek God diligently by: 
Giving self continually, not casually, to the word of God.
Give yourself to be built up and be able to claim the blessings of God.
Give yourself to be a prayerful believer.
Give self to the word of God to become a faithful believer.
Be near to the nearness of God that is always near for all that will walk in His word.

Prayer for today: Ask God with a desire to live life in the consciousness of His care for your life.