What other biblical instances show God revealing enemy plans to His people? Elisha’s “Intelligence Briefings” (2 Kings 6:10) “So the king of Israel sent men to the place about which the man of God had told him. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places.” God repeatedly unmasked the Aramean king’s ambushes through Elisha, proving that no hostile strategy is hidden from the Lord. Earlier Old-Testament Snapshots • God stops Laban’s pursuit of Jacob – “But that night God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream and warned him, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’” (Genesis 31:24) • Pharaoh’s chase disclosed ahead of time – “For Pharaoh will say of the Israelites, ‘They are wandering…’ … ‘I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them.’” (Exodus 14:3-4) • Deborah hears where Sisera will be drawn out – “I will draw out Sisera…to the Kishon River and give him into your hand.” (Judges 4:7) • Gideon overhears Midian’s fear in the night – “Get up and go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand.” (Judges 7:9) – Enemy sentinel’s dream: “God has delivered the camp of Midian into his hand.” (Judges 7:14) • God answers David in Keilah – “Will Saul come down?”…“He will.” (1 Samuel 23:11-12) • Strategy against the Philistines revealed – “Circle around behind them…as soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees…” (2 Samuel 5:23-24) • Jehoshaphat told the enemy’s route and outcome – “Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz…” (2 Chronicles 20:16-17) • Sennacherib’s downfall foretold – “I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land.” (2 Kings 19:6-7) New-Testament Echoes • Herod’s scheme against Jesus exposed – “And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod…” (Matthew 2:12) – “Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” (Matthew 2:13) • Plots against Paul uncovered – “But Saul learned of their plot.” (Acts 9:24) – Paul’s nephew reveals the ambush: “More than forty of them are lying in wait.” (Acts 23:21) Recurring Themes to Notice • God’s omniscience over every adversary • Protection and deliverance for His covenant people • Strengthening faith before the battle begins • Assurance that victory rests on His initiative, not mere human tactics Walking in the Light of These Truths Because Scripture is accurate and literal, these moments are more than history; they are patterns showing that the Lord still hears, warns, and guides those who seek Him. Stay in close fellowship with Him, keep prayer lines open, and trust that He who once exposed chariot ambushes can just as surely unveil today’s hidden threats—and lead His people safely through. |
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