Day 17
Isaiah 37:17 amplified version
"Incline Your ear,0 Lord, and hear; open Your eyes, 0 Lord, and see; and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to mock, reproach, insult and defy the living God."
The attacks and threats of the enemy against God's people are attacks and threats against God Himself. Since He has delegated authority and responsibility to us, the Father awaits our call to get Him involved. Prayer was established by God. If there was no need for us to invite God into our circumstances, there would be no need for the prayer of petition. God responded after Hezekiah petitioned Him.
God has feelings. Hezekiah recognized that, as he appealed to God's emotions in bringing out the offensive manner in which the enemy addressed God. Our Father responded and defended Himself verbally by passing judgment against the enemy.
It is important that we understand God's position on our well- being and approach Him properly. He loves us, cares for us and always wants us victorious. We represent Him in the earth. We should not approach Him as though we must convince Him to care. He already cares. We should not approach Him as if we are waiting for Him to initiate action. He is waiting for us to get things started. We should not approach Him in fear. We approach him in faith. He is able, and He will deliver us.
When we make the right connection with the Father, the enemy's time will be running out. Let us wait on God in faithful anticipation. There is no rock like our Rock. He is faithful and true. He never fails. He knows how to care for what belongs to Him. "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him:..." (Psalm 37:7 a)
When I am attacked, I will cry out to my Father, the Almighty God. He will hear and answer me and deliver me from the hands of my enemy. He will avenge me of my adversary.