Introduction

• We may feel overwhelmed by immorality in this world, but God tells us to not be afraid.

II Kings 6:8-23

How God uses His people

• I Kings 16:25-28 – Omri was the worst king Israel had yet seen. Omri was mentioned in secular history. He made Israel prosper economically (almost to the level of Solomon’s day), yet spiritually he was a disaster.
• Omri’s reign was much like America today. The people did evil, but still claimed to serve God.
• It was a hard time to truly serve God in those days. Elijah and Elisha are God’s response to Omri’s rule.
• Our job is to stand up and tell people about God.

Appreciate what God can do!

• II Kings 6:9-10 – God delivered Jehoram to be faithful to his promises.
• Deuteronomy 6:7-11
• We may suffer as Christians, but we can have confidence in God.
• God is for us!
• I Peter 1:14

We need to be a humble and forgiven people, not gloating over our victories.

• II Kings 6:20-23 – Jehoram’s first response is to kill them. Elijah’s response is to treat them well, which brings a period of peace.
• Our job is to show people Christ – not to win a battle.