Surrounded by Chariots of Fire (II Kings 6:8-23) by Rev. Angus Stewart
I. The Gripping Narrative
II. The Comforting Application
Rev. Herman Hoeksema: "The Syrians were provoked by the work of the prophet, and therefore were seeking his soul. And in the morning, as the servant of Elisha woke up in Dothan, he found that the city was surrounded by foes on all sides, and that escape was impossible. The servant of the prophet, looking at this whole affair from the natural point of view, is perplexed, is in distress. He despairs and looks upon his master as a lost man. But the prophet prays that the eyes of his servant may be opened, so that he may be able to see the entire situation in its full reality. And now the servant beholds that on their side is a mightier host than on the side of the enemy. The whole mountain is filled with chariots and horses of fire round about them" (Behold He Cometh, p. 481).