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to get a can of tomato soup he said he didn’t want to go in there alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” As he continued to resist, his mother said, “It’s OK -Jesus will be in there with you.” So John ny walked to the door, opened it slowly and peeked inside. Seeing it pitch dark, he started to walk away, but then stopped and said, “Jesus, if you’re in there, would you hand me that can of tomato soup?” 2 We enjoy a chuckle, but realize that fear is no laughing matter. It’s arguably the number one menace in society, especial ly in these times in which we live. It’s been said, “fear is unbelief parading in disguise.” If you find yourself in such a state, why not try Elisha’s remedy? Intercession- You knew there would be one more emphasis on prayer before this book ended, didn’t you? Rather than address the servant about his shortcomings, the prophet went to the Lord, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see” (2 Kings 6:17). This brings to mind Paul interceding for the people at a church he started and dearly loved. “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe” (Ephesians 1:18,19). According to the ancient proverb, “There’s none so blind as those who will not see.”This is especially applicable from a spiritual standpoint. I remember witnessing to a lost man who lived on the road near the church I pastored in my younger years. After I presented the simple plan of salvation, he responded, “I just don’t see it.”This should really come as no surprise, since, accord ing to the Bible, “A natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him” (1 Corinthians 2:14). Realizing the danger of slipping into such thinking, even as a believer, I sing, “ Open the eyes of my heart Lord, Open the eyes

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