Anchor Scripture: Isaiah 36:11-13
Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, unto thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and speak not to us in the Jews’ language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall.
But Rabshakeh said, Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men that sit upon the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?
Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria.
Meditations.
Greetings in the most glorious name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our anchor scripture today is an excerpt from the incidence of King Senacherib’s (King of Assyria) attempt to conquer Jerusalem in the days of Hezekiah – a righteous king. He (Sennacherib) had the track record, experience and military might to actualize his threat. He sent his officer, Rabshakeh, to announce to Hezekiah through his servants (Eliakim and Shebna) who pleaded with him not to deliver the message in Hebrew language so as not to create fear in heart of the ordinary people. Guess what? He shouted louder than before. May the Lord speak to us today in Jesus name.
Exhortation
Beloved, it will be the height of naivety for anyone of us, God’s children, to assume that the adversary and his agents are stupid and are without proven, lethal and effective winning strategies. Strangely enough, the main thrust of the weapons of the adversary are still the same but, unfortunately, we often still fall victim of the same old tricks. Eliakim and Shebna understood Assyrian language very well but Rabshakeh would not convey the message that was intended to paralyze the people with fear in a language they could not relate with. Hear me, my reader, the enemy will not present his manifesto of stealing, killing and destruction to you in an unfamiliar language. For instance, he won’t bait you with apple when all you have ever seen or known in your life is coco yam! Whenever, he wants to attack he does that with what is well known and available to you. If you don’t believe me, ask the Lord Jesus (Matthew 4:3-11). That is why he communicates his greatest weapon (fear) in languages best known to you. For instance, he can begin to threaten you with death using the same medical condition that killed your parents and each time you have symptoms, he will remind you – you know that was what killed so and so! He knows how to throw dummies of fear in dreams and negative reports in order to sweep you off your feet. The Bible says Rabshakeh cried louder – sometimes when the enemy realizes that you are afraid, he will aggravate the negative evidence. But thank God for Hezekiah who knew where such matters are handled – in the presence of God! Isaiah 37:1-7. Are you currently being harassed in any way by the enemy? Fear is not the answer rather, your faith in God is your unassailable weapon of victory. The experience of your “Sennacherib”, his track records, exploits and might cannot match the omnipotence of your God. Brace up, rise up and quit ye like men. Take the matter to God in prayer. Zionists are never losers but are always winners. Your father is omnipotent(Elohim), your elder brother (Master Jesus ) is a conqueror and you are more than conquerors. Romans 8:37. Rabshakeh lost and Hezekiah won; you will win. Don’t mind the noise of the enemy – he is a noise maker. Just keep trusting God especially at this time and yonder! If you don’t give up, He will show up!
Prayer
May God give you a word concerning your situation in Jesus name.
