" The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD."
(Prov 21:31)
Who is our GOD? Who is the King of Glory? He is our Lord, Who is strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. (Ps 24:8) He is the Almighty God who offers triumph to everyone who trusts in Him. We serve a powerful God who has defeated all the enemies of His people (Israel) and brought them Salvation. The above verse impresses that they are no victory without God. He alone is capable to deliver us from every conceivable danger or enemy whether in the day or night. In the scriptures, we could see how God ferociously fought against His children when the enemies raised their weapons.
Look into the life of Hezekiah, King of Judah
Of all the Jewish Kings, King Hezekiah was portrayed to be the most obedient and faithful King in the sight of the Lord. His orderliness was so evident that he found immense favor in God's eyes. The Sovereign Lord responded to his faithful prayer immediately when offered and expanded 15 more years of life. Our God is a prayer-answering God. He sees our tears and hears our earnest prayers. Remind yourself that none of the prayers offered to Him goes unanswered. Into the life of Hezekiah, the name " Hezekiah" means " God has strengthened". Hezekiah was 25 years old when he began his reign. During his kingdom, there were ruthless Assyrians under the ruler Sennacherib, who went on the march capturing mighty cities one by one. There was a great terror fallen on the kings of neighboring lands, and what not? even the Jewish King Hezekiah started paying tribute to the Assyrians to evade war. As days passed Hezekiah's treasury became empty. Yet, King Sennacherib was not satisfied with the provinces he received from Israel hence invaded Judah.
The Assyrians of Forty-five thousand princes riding in golden and silver chariots tread the way towards Israel, followed by eighty thousand knights in armor and sixty thousand swordsmen. More than two and a half million fine cavalrymen made up the rest of the army.
With this strong army, Sennacherib easily captured all the fortified cities of Judah, until he came to Jerusalem. In Jerusalem the walls of the city were high so, Sennacherib ordered his men to pile up their pillows as high as the walls of the city and climbed on top of the pile and looked into the city. On looking inside the King was disappointed saying “Why did I have to bring my entire army to take this poor little village,” he cried with scorn. “Only a few of my legions could raze it to the ground!” Such was the pathetic state of God's land. Sometimes the enemy exhibits himself to be more competent than us. He demonstrates his insufficient power to make us weak in spirit. However, remember that "when the enemy comes in like a flood (or in any form) the Spirit of the Lord shall lift a standard against him(for you)" Is 59:19
Over to Sennacherib, the men of Sennacherib were eager to fight, waiting for King's order. But the king said: “No hurry; we shall spend the night by the walls of this city and refresh ourselves after the weary journey, and in the morning let every warrior bring me but one brick from the walls of the city.” Rabshakeh, the leading general of Sennacherib, called to the defenders of the city and shouted in a loud tone: “Let not Hezekiah deceive you that your God will save you. Has any god of other nations delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria? Has Hezekiah put his faith in that broken rod, the king of Egypt, to save your land? Or might it be that Hezekiah relies upon his warriors to defend his capital? Now, then, let him make a wager with my master, the king of Assyria, and I will give him two thousand horses if he can set riders on them.”
When the news reached Hezekiah, the dejected king tore his clothes in grief and despair and rushed to the Beth Hamikdosh to pray to God. He also ordered all his people to observe a day of prayer, as he knew well that God almighty can alone help his people. So King Hezekiah and all the Jews full of sorrow and grief cried to God for deliverance. All you readers, let me encourage you with a note "No prayer is considered late/ delayed in the sight of the Lord" As soon as God hears the whispers of your hearts, he ascends instantly to rescue you from all the threatening troubles. He simply waits for you to call upon His name. And all who calls on Him are saved. Going back to Hezekiah, soon after the prayers were over, the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz appeared before the king and brought him God’s message. It was a message of comfort and hope, of victory and triumph: “The God of Israel has heard your prayers. The king of Assyria shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there. By the way, he came, by the same way, he shall return. For God, Himself will defend this city and save it.”
When midnight came, the angel of death went out and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred fourscore and five thousand captains and men of valor. When Sennacherib rose early in the morning to storm the city of Jerusalem, he found corpses in the place of his mighty army. What a mighty God we serve? Peeping into the lifeless bodies of once a robust men Sennacherib, king of Assyria, departed and returned home swiftly in disgrace. THE LORD FOUGHT FOR ISRAEL. The same God will fight for you as well. He will bring glory and honor as you trust in Him just like Hezekiah.
What an omnipotent God we indeed worship? God promised to Israelites, that He will go before them, to fight against their enemies to give them victory. (Deu 20:4) Are you troubled and trembled by your enemies? Do not worry, the Almighty strong will go before you and you're enemies even before the attack. Put on the Armor of God and be ready every time in God's presence. Be filled with the Holy Spirit. God assures us that, " No weapon formed against us shall prosper. " God will be with us whenever we are, in whatever situation we face and helps us to conquest through Lord Jesus Christ. May God be with you and enable you to see His power and grace in your lives. Amen!!
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