What steps can we take to strengthen our faith during spiritual attacks? Facing Taunts and Doubt: 2 Kings 19:10 “Thus you shall speak to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you when He says, “Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.”’ ” Step 1: Recognize the Voice of the Enemy • Every spiritual attack begins with a lie aimed at our trust in God (John 8:44). • Name the lie—“God can’t/won’t help you”—so it loses stealth power. • Compare every fearful thought to clear Scripture promises (Isaiah 41:10). Step 2: Spread the Matter Before the Lord • Hezekiah “spread it out before the LORD” (2 Kings 19:14). • Take the attack—email, diagnosis, criticism, anxiety—into private prayer immediately. • Speak honestly: “LORD, here is what’s been said; here is how it feels.” Step 3: Ground Yourself in God’s Unchanging Word • Read aloud passages that assert His supremacy: – Isaiah 37:16 (parallel to 2 Kings 19:15) • Personalize promises: “The LORD is my refuge and fortress” (Psalm 91:2). • Memorize verses before crises hit (Psalm 119:11). Step 4: Stand with Faithful Allies • Hezekiah sent servants to Isaiah (2 Kings 19:2). • Invite believing friends, pastors, or a small group to intercede. • “Where two or three gather in My Name, there am I” (Matthew 18:20). Step 5: Remember Past Victories • Rehearse God’s track record: “I will remember the works of the LORD” (Psalm 77:11). • Keep a journal of answered prayers; reread it under attack. • Deuteronomy 7:18–19 urges Israel to recall Egypt when future foes arise. Step 6: Put On the Whole Armor of God • Ephesians 6:10–18 lists defenses for every believer: – Truth to counter lies – Righteousness to silence condemnation – Gospel readiness to stay on mission – Faith shield to extinguish fiery darts – Salvation helmet for secure identity – Word-wielded Spirit as sword • Pray “at all times” (v. 18) for continual coverage. Step 7: Praise God for Promised Deliverance • Hezekiah asked, “So that all kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God” (2 Kings 19:19). • Praise shifts eyes from threat to throne (2 Chronicles 20:21–22). • Expect God’s decisive answer; in Hezekiah’s case, the angel of the LORD struck 185,000 (2 Kings 19:35). Practical Checklist for Today □ Identify the specific lie attacking your faith. □ Read or recite three truth-filled verses out loud. □ Pray immediately, naming the situation before God. □ Text or call one believer to join you in prayer. □ List one past instance where God delivered you. □ Consciously “put on” each piece of spiritual armor. □ End the day with five minutes of praise, declaring God’s victory in advance. |
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