Friday 3 August 2012

HEARING A NOISE


READ: 2 KINGS 19:32-36
Noise usually constitutes a type of disturbance most people do not want to hear. But when used in spiritual warfare, it is a fiery weapon, more potent than bombs! In 2 kings 7:3-8, four lepers approached the enemy camp but found no one there! When God decides to assist you, it can take him just one night to empty your enemy’s camp. In 2 kings 19:32-36, king Senacherib, a terror to nations, decided it was time to deal with the children of God. He sent a messenger to Hezekiah asking him to surrender and become his willing captive. Hezekiah took the letter to God – all god did was send just one angel and 185000 soldiers perished in one night! Your enemies will hear a noise.
“Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.” (Psalm 34:21). There are many wicked servants of Christ, who enjoy oppressing fellow Christian workers and pastors serving under them. Such wicked believers become a thorn in the flesh of their subordinates by making life miserable for them. Do not worry. They too will hear a noise. Jesus says concerning his evil servants that they will end up in outer darkness, where they will forever weep and gnash their teeth. Are you a wicked believer? Better repent now, before it’s too late.
It is a dangerous thing to fight against God’s children. Such a person will become desolate (empty) because he is actually fighting the God you serve, not you. The camp of the Syrians was empty because they heard a noise. Your enemies will hear the noise that will banish them from life. Noise is very powerful in spiritual warfare. The devil knows that; which is why he has made some churches as quiet as a graveyard, yet the dead people there brag about their dignified service. Come out from the congregation of the dead! To prove you are alive, you should make a joyful noise. The wall of Jericho heard a noise by the Israelites and it crumbled (Joshua 6:20). Three kings surrounded Jehoshaphat with their armies but when they heard a noise, they were suddenly reprogrammed to fight and destroy each other. Make a joyful shout of Hallelujah! And all the Jericho walls surrounding you will crumble.
MEMORIZE: PSALM 34:21 –Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.