Dark Plans Being Brought To Light

I read this story from the history of ancient Israel a few days ago and it inspired my thought/prayer for officers this week:

When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, “We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place. ”But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, “Do not go near that place, for the Arameans are planning to mobilize their troops there.” So the king of Israel would send word to the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he would be on the alert there. 

The king of Aram became very upset over this. He called his officers together and demanded, “Which of you is the traitor? Who has been informing the king of Israel of my plans?” “It’s not us, my lord the king,” one of the officers replied. “Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel even the words you speak in the privacy of your bedroom!” 

Wow, how great would that be if every time bad people tried to make plans their plans were revealed and they could not carry them out? In this time of rioting, looting and violence across our nation and what we are experiencing in our City, this is my prayer for you and the Department this week. I am praying that darkness would be revealed and brought into the light. May every area of intelligence gathering be fruitful whether it is what you learn talking to citizens on your beat, from social media, from “unrelated” arrests or from wherever it comes. May God shine light on the darkness to defeat evil and to keep YOU safe as you protect our City.

As always, I’m praying for your safety and wisdom as you not only have to watch out for yourself and fellow officers, but as every move you make is put under the microscope. THANK YOU for serving our City.

Your service is appreciated and I am praying for you today,
Pastor Rob