Writer's block, and a missing army...
Again, another long overdue blog. I guess you know the drill - got lots to do or practically nothing to do, but just about everything is at a premium, and considering I'm currently waiting for a project, getting my hands on a computer is bad enough... can you believe it?Anyways, it's always struck me how I can get myself attached to specific topics... take Abraham for instance. Was thinking about his sacrifice the previous time, and how, by the time I'd posted my thoughts, God had given me something else to think about... and here I am now; fingers poised, ready to send in army of words (not even thoughts, alas) at the slightest provocation, and I suddenly get... writer's block!
At least, that is what I think it is. Can't remember what I wanted to post! So much for my army, I can hear you thinking...
From the far reaches of my head, another voice beckons. Another cry that went "Where's my army???$@#%#@$" And there goes my block, and another army sounds the trumpet. Funny thing is, this was a one-man army, and that was no man - it was God's angel.
Read II Chronicles 32 and Isaiah 37 for details (http://biblegateway.com/) The king of Assyria had Jerusalem in siege, and the king of Judah, Hezekiah, humbled himself before the Lord. He acknowledged his position, that he could not stand ground, nor fight against the Assyrian army. Back in biblical times, the Assyrian army was one of the most powerful enemies of Israel and Judah, and the king was sure his army could lay waste God's chosen people. And he spoke against God.
I find it interesting that God waited for Hezekiah's response. The enemy was blaspheming, but God waited for Hezekiah to humble himself, to acknowledge that His name was being misused, that they had no one they could put their hopes on...
The rest is history. God sends a message through Isaiah the prophet saying He would defend the city for His sake, and I don't know about you, but I can still sense fear in the hearts of the people of Judah and their king. But the next few verses are simply unbelievable.
35 ...‘ For I will defend this city, to save it For My own sake and for My servant David’s sake.’”
36 Then the angel of the LORD went out, and killed in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred and eighty-five thousand; and when people arose early in the morning, there were the corpses—all dead. Is 37:35,36
Can you imagine losing an entire army? The king of Assyria came around to find only corpses. Nothing!
There have been so many times when I go to God hurt. Despised. Made fun of. Busted. And He simply says "Wait!". I throw a tantrum. Again, "Wait!". I keep quiet. I sulk. Still, "Wait!". I ask Him to hasten His plans. I tell Him I trust Him to do something, in the hopes that He does something soon, and still, "Wait!". I burst into tears, and walk back home dejected and despondent, and I suddenly find Him in battle armor. Read to fight. A friend sent me that wonderful verse from Eccl. today morning "He makes all things beautiful in His time", and I realize how true it is. God emerges from nowhere when we're at the very end of our faith. Remember hope and biscuits? You nibble on your last bit of hope, and your faith threatens to let go, and He reaches in.
Remember, nothing is impossible to the Lord. There's a hymn that goes "For the God of the mountain is the God in the valley..." and it is so true. The God of the BIG things is also the God with the small things. And who knows. An army might besiege you, but God can always send one of the angels to protect you, his little angel.
posted by Finney @ 3:28 PM
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