A Prayer for Divine Strategy and Protection from the Assyrians
"So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water?" - 2 Chronicles 32:4
Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with hearts humbled and minds focused on Your Word. Lord, as we delve into the pages of 2 Chronicles 32:4, we see King Hezekiah's response in the face of adversity, leading his people to action out of faith and wisdom. "So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water?" Lord, teach us to gather together in unity, just as Your people did, when threats loom and challenges arise.
God of all wisdom, grant us insight as we reflect on this powerful moment recorded in Your Word. Hezekiah was faced with the mighty and overwhelming force of King Sennacherib, and yet, instead of panicking or giving in to despair, he summoned those around him to take strategic measures. Help us to be equally wise when we encounter the Assyrians of our own lives—be it fear, anxiety, illness, or the trials of this world. Lord, remind us that rallying together with our brothers and sisters in faith can forge a formidable defense against any assault.
Father, as we pray, we acknowledge that we may currently be surrounded by situations that threaten to overwhelm us, much like the armies of Assyria threatened Jerusalem. Fill our hearts with courage to stand firm, and guide us as we develop a collective strategy to face our trials with faith. Help us to realize the importance of gathering in prayer and support, believing in the power of unity and collective action guided by Your Spirit.
In our gatherings, Lord, may we stop the fountains of fear that flow relentlessly and disrupt our peace. Teach us to redirect the brook of negativity and doubt, affirming instead Your promises over our lives and sowing seeds of faith in our conversations. Help us to ask ourselves, "Why should the enemy triumph over us?" and to stand resolutely in our faith that You are our protector and stronghold.
Lord, we bring before You the situations in our lives that feel like an encompassing siege. We may not face a physical army, but we understand that the spiritual battles we encounter can be even greater. From sickness that tries to rob us of our joy, to difficult relationships that seem insurmountable, to the doubts and fears that plague our minds—we pray that You would shield us from the onslaught of the enemy. May we carry the spirit of Hezekiah, standing together with purpose and determination to stop each fountain of despair.
Father, we also seek Your intervention in the lives of those burdened by the relentless attacks of the Assyrian kings. We pray for our communities, our families, and our churches. Help us to act wisely in closing off the sources of calamity that threaten not just us, but our loved ones and neighbors. Give us the strength to address the root causes of strife and distress in our midst, turning to You for guidance and advocacy.
And as we draw together in this holy endeavor, Lord, let us remember to turn to You in fervent prayer and supplication. Just as King Hezekiah sought Your guidance and favor, may we seek Your face continually, relying on Your promises that assure us that we are not alone, and that You will fight for us.
Lord, we place our trust in You, believing that as we come together in faith, stopping the flow of fear and doubt, we can create a fortress of hope and strength. As we embark on this spiritual battle, let Your wisdom illuminate our path forward. We trust that You are our ultimate source of water, our living well, fulfilling all our needs.
In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray,
Amen.
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2 Chronicles 32:4 - "So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water?"
"So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water?" - 2 Chronicles 32:4
1 Chronicles 4:32 - "And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:"
2 Chronicles 32:2 - "And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,"
2 Chronicles 32:32 - "Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel."
2 Chronicles 32:20 - "And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven."
1 Chronicles 2:32 - "And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children."
2 Chronicles 32:16 - "And his servants spake yet more against the LORD God, and against his servant Hezekiah."
2 Chronicles 32:28 - "Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks."
2 Chronicles 20:32 - "And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD."
2 Chronicles 32:10 - "Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon do ye trust, that ye abide in the siege in Jerusalem?"
2 Chronicles 32:19 - "And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man."
2 Chronicles 18:32 - "For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him."
2 Chronicles 32:7 - "Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:"
2 Chronicles 34:32 - "And he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand to it. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according to the covenant of God, the God of their fathers."
2 Chronicles 32:29 - "Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much."
2 Chronicles 32:24 - "¶ In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the LORD: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign."
"And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:" - 1 Chronicles 4:32
2 Kings 4:32 - "And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed."
2 Chronicles 4:22
2 Chronicles 32:6 - "And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them, saying,"
2 Chronicles 32:18 - "Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews' speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city."
2 Chronicles 32:3 - "He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him."
2 Chronicles 32:1 - "After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself."
2 Chronicles 32:23 - "And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth."
"And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem," - 2 Chronicles 32:2
2 Chronicles 29:32 - "And the number of the burnt offerings, which the congregation brought, was threescore and ten bullocks, an hundred rams, and two hundred lambs: all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD."
2 Chronicles 32:25 - "But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem."
2 Chronicles 32:22 - "Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all other, and guided them on every side."
2 Chronicles 32:30 - "This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works."