This document provides a summary and scriptural encouragement about having one's eyes opened during times of crisis. It references the biblical story of Elisha and his servant, where Elisha prayed that God would open his servant's eyes to see that more were with them than against them. The document encourages praying with joy, advancing the gospel, living for Christ, and living worthily of the gospel. It suggests shining as lights for God and rejoicing in Him, as He is greater than any fears. The overall message is finding encouragement in God during difficult times by having one's spiritual eyes opened.

1. Open
Eyes
2 Kings 6:15-19

2. 2 Kings 6:15-19

5. Alas, my master!
What shall we do?

6. Do not be afraid, for those
who are with us are more than
those who are with them.

7. O Jehovah, please open
his eyes that he may see.

9. Open Our Eyes!

10. Praying with Joy
Philippians 1:4

11. Advance the Gospel
Philippians 1:12

12. To Live is Christ
Philippians 1:21

13. Life Worthy of the Gospel
Philippians 1:27

14. Shine as Lights
Philippians 2:15

15. Rejoice in the Lord
Philippians 3:1; 4:4

16. Jehovah is my light and
my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
Jehovah is the stronghold
of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1

17. We implore you on
behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20

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20. Encouragement in Crisis
#01
Open Eyes
2 Kings 6:15-19
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
2020 March 22
www.1corinthians1614.com
Synopsis: The account of Elisha and his servant reminds us of the reality of fear and reasons for fear but
also of the reality of our God being greater than our fears.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
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