Saving Souls: The King of Aram, a Strategic Planner

Who was the King of Aram?  Well not this guy, although I think he could be a King.

So who was the King of Aram? I have a confession. I didn't know until a few days ago.  Okay I'll be honest, here is where I started......

Yes, that is a Children's Bible.  Several days ago the kids and I read the story of Elisha and King of Aram's soldiers (2 Kings 6: 8-23).  We talked about the blessing Israel saw when they treated their enemy kindly.  I always need that reminder.  Loving an adversary is hard!


Then I thought I should read the story from a 'real' bible.  Does a kindle count?

After reading it on my own, I thought more about the King of Aram.  What a strategic planner.  I like a good planner!  I'm sure he had it all together, like this man....

I think the King of Aram thought his strategy to capture Elisha was bullet proof.  He sent his strongest force.  The attack would be a surprise!  Surely he would be successfully.

I am also a strategic planner.  But my strategy is concerned with capturing my kids hearts.  I desire for their hearts to be knitted with Christ.  My strategy includes church attendance, scripture memory work and family bible time.  (I could fill in the underlined with many other things.)  Sounds like a decent plan, right?

King Aram found out that despite his best plan, Israel's security was grounded in the Lord.  I need to remember that.  My kids salvation is dependent upon the Lord, not a perfect bible curriculum.

Don't get me wrong.  Things such as bible time, church attendance and scripture memory are all good things.  They should be part of our day.  I could give you verses that point us to doing each.  Just remember, unless the Lord builds a house, the builders labor in vain.