A Prayer of Confidence Against Struggles
"Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?" - Isaiah 36:20
O mighty and everlasting God, I come before You with a heart that seeks solace and strength in the face of challenges that loom like giants before us. As I reflect on the profound words from Isaiah 36:20—"Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?"—I find myself reminded of the power and supremacy of Your majesty over all earthly powers and false gods.
Lord, in a world where many place their trust in fleeting things—where the might of nations and the wisdom of man often eclipse the humble faith of Your people—I turn my eyes to You, the one true God. There are times when it feels as if the enemies of our faith are surrounding us, presenting their challenges as insurmountable walls. Like the men of old, they declare that no deliverance is possible; they scorn our pleas and challenge our confidence in You. In these moments of distress and uncertainty, I grasp the truth illustrated in Isaiah’s words: there is no god but You, who holds the ultimate power over every situation and circumstance.
Heavenly Father, help me to remember that every trial I face is not beyond Your control. When doubt and fear invade my spirit and whispers of defeat echo my thoughts, remind me of Your sovereignty. For you are the creator of all the earth, the one who knows the end from the beginning. You alone can deliver me from the snares of the enemy, and Your plans for my life are to prosper me and not to harm me. Thus I find refuge in the promise that You will not abandon me, even when the odds are stacked high against me.
As I mediate on Your strength, grant me the clarity to see through the deception of worldly fear. Like Jeroboam’s taunts, I hear voices that question my faith and the validity of Your promises. "Who is God?" they seem to whisper. But I stand firm, Lord, with the witness of Your faithfulness woven into the fabric of my life. I remember how You parted the seas, brought forth water from the rock, and gave deliverance to Your people even when they seemed outnumbered and outmatched.
Help me to cultivate a spirit of resilience, knowing that as I navigate through trials, I reflect Your light and Your glory. Teach me to trust You completely, for You are my rock and fortress. When the challenges that come my way attempt to shake my foundation, help me to reaffirm that my hope is anchored in You and You alone. Just as Jerusalem stood tall amidst adversities, I commit to standing firm in faith, confident that You will fight my battles.
Remind me, Lord, that even the most powerful nations and leaders cannot stand against Your will. Their threats are like the stormy seas, but when You speak peace, they must obey. Help me to proclaim boldly, in the face of adversity, the truth of Your might, echoing the words of Isaiah who questioned the false gods with profound wisdom that there is no deliverance apart from You.
Lord, I endorse the promise of Your deliverance over my life and the lives of those around me. Let the nations see the manifestation of Your glory through our testimonies of victory, of how we overcame not by our strength but by the power of Your hand.
In this prayer, I lay down my fears and anxieties, asking You to replace them with faith, courage, and the unwavering assurance of Your protection. May we always proclaim, "Who is like our God?" as we draw closer to You. In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.
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Isaiah 36:20 - "Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?"
"Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?" - Isaiah 36:20
Job 36:20 - "Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place."
Exodus 36:20 - "¶ And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up."
Isaiah 36:21 - "But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not."
Genesis 36:20 - "¶ These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,"
Acts 20:36 - "¶ And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all."
Isaiah 36:14 - "Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you."
Isaiah 36:19 - "Where are the gods of Hamath and Arphad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim? and have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?"
2 Chronicles 20:36 - "And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Ezion-geber."
Luke 20:36 - "Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection."
Isaiah 36:13 - "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."
Jeremiah 36:20 - "¶ And they went in to the king into the court, but they laid up the roll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, and told all the words in the ears of the king."
Ezekiel 20:36 - "Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so will I plead with you, saith the Lord GOD."
Isaiah 36:3 - "Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder."
Isaiah 36:17 - "Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards."
"Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place." - Job 36:20
Isaiah 36:15 - "Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us: this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria."
Isaiah 36:9 - "How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?"
Isaiah 36:4 - "¶ And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?"
Isaiah 36:10 - "And am I now come up without the LORD against this land to destroy it? the LORD said unto me, Go up against this land, and destroy it."
Isaiah 36:1 - "Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah, that Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the defenced cities of Judah, and took them."
Isaiah 36:22 - "¶ Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh."
Isaiah 3:20 - "The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings,"
"¶ And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up." - Exodus 36:20
Isaiah 36:18 - "Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?"
Isaiah 37:36 - "Then the angel of the LORD went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses."
Isaiah 36:5 - "I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?"
Isaiah 36:2 - "And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto king Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field."
Isaiah 20:5 - "And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory."