DO NOT ANSWER THE PRAYERS OF MY ENEMIES, OH LORD (3)

Post date: Jun 6, 2019 2:59:04 AM

“Now there was a day when Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house and a messenger came to Job and said, the oxen were plowing and the donkeys were feeding beside them, and the Sabeans attacked and swooped down on them and took away the animals. They also killed the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you. While he was still speaking, another messenger also came and said, the fire of God (lightning) has fallen from the heavens and has burned up the sheep and the servants and consumed them, and I alone have escaped to tell you.  While he was still speaking, another messenger also came and said the Chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and have taken them away and have killed the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you. While he was still speaking, another messenger also came and said, your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, and suddenly, a great wind came from across the desert, and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people and they died, and I alone have escaped to tell you.” Job 1:13-19

Though Satan made a direct request to God to afflict Job and obtained His permission, Satan did not go at Job as Satan, he used five things and five ways to carry out his request and evil desire against Job, against his family, and against his wealth. First, Satan used the Sabeans to attack and steal all of Job’s oxen; this was the report - the Sabeans attacked and swooped down on them and took away the animals. Second, Satan used lightning from the sky to burn down all of his sheep, this was the report - the fire of God (lightning) has fallen from the heavens and has burned up the sheep and the servants and consumed them. Third, Satan used the Chaldeans in three bands to cart away all of Job’s camels, this was the report -  the Chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and have taken them away. Forth, Satan used wind to kill all of the children of Job, this was the report - a great wind came from across the desert and struck the four corners of the house and it fell on the young people and they died. Fifth and lastly, Satan used sickness and pains to humiliate and shame Job. This is the report – “So Satan departed from the presence of the Lord and struck Job with loathsome boils and agonizingly painful sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.” Job 2:7

What the enemies won't do or can’t say before you, they will do and say behind you; what they can’t do to you in the open they will do against you in the dark, and if they can’t do it alone, they call others to join forces together to subdue you, control your activities, destroy you, destroy your efforts and struggles and also destroy whatever God had enabled you to acquire from your labor and dedication over the years.

In Isaiah 8:9-19, this is how the Scripture describes their activities of deploying other means and methods to afflict you and what the result will be. 2. Listen, you distant lands prepare for battle but you will be crushed. Yes, prepare for battle but you will be crushed. Call your councils of war, but they will be worthless. Develop your strategies, but they will not succeed.” When they prepare their wicked acts against you, when they come together to humiliate, destroy and shame you, when they develop, finalize and perfect their strategies under the cover of darkness behind you, when they consult with wicked nations and wicked spirits against you, and when all their agents are equipped against, the Scripture says they and their weapons will be crushed, and their strategies against you will be worthless. It will not be because you are strong, but because The Almighty God is with you and your trust in Him alone. Isaiah 18 said “For God is with us/you.

Do you know how many times Satan and his agents have tried to get you, yet God refused all their plans and attempts? Do you know how often they tried and the weapons they use yet God declare their weapons worthless? Oh God, refuse the request of my enemies. Prayer Request Click here