A Prayer for Divine Confidence in Times of Threat
"And Rabshakeh said unto them, Speak ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?" - 2 Kings 18:19
O Sovereign Lord, the Creator of all that is seen and unseen, we come before You in reverence and humility, acknowledging our absolute dependence on Your infinite wisdom and power. In times of uncertainty, just as your servant King Hezekiah faced the threats of Rabshakeh, so too do we face moments where the storms of life crash against our hearts and souls. We remember the words found in 2 Kings 18:19, where Rabshakeh taunted the people of Judah, asking, "What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?"
Lord, we recognize that the enemy often questions our source of strength, hoping to shake our faith and sow seeds of doubt within our minds. In those moments when we feel like the walls of our lives are crumbling, and the towers of despair rise high above us, remind us, dear God, that our confidence does not lie in our own understanding or the resources of this world.
Father, we thank You for the example of King Hezekiah, who, when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, turned his eyes towards You, seeking Your counsel and strength. Teach us to follow his lead and to place our complete trust in You, the Almighty. Equip us to respond to the voices of this world, including the whispers of fear and doubt, not with our own words but with faith-fueled declarations of Your promises.
As we reflect on the words of Rabshakeh, let us not shrink back in fear at the intimidation that life might try to unleash upon us. Instead, empower us by the Holy Spirit to stand firm in the true confidence that comes from knowing You.
Lord, in the times when our confidence is questioned, remind us that You are our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). May we anchor our faith in Your character—Your faithfulness, Your goodness, and Your omnipotence. In every trial, Lord, grant us the discernment to fix our eyes on You, casting aside doubts and fears that invade our hearts. Let not the pressures and uncertainties of this world dictate our hope. Instead, renew our minds and hearts to rest assured that our trust in You aligns us with an unshakeable foundation that cannot be moved.
Even as Rabshakeh sought to undermine and demoralize the people of God, may we remember that the truth of Your Word prevails over any lie spoken by the enemy. You have declared that no weapon formed against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). May this promise resonate in our souls as we battle against doubt.
We pray that our faith would rise up like a mighty fortress against every challenge we face, resonating with the assurance that we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us (Romans 8:37). When the specters of fear come in like a flood, lift up a standard against them, Lord!
Help us to continually put on the armor of God, knowing that it is not by might nor by power, but by Your Spirit, that we can overcome. May we never forget that the greatest confidence is in trusting Jesus, in whom we have redemption and eternal life.
As we conclude this prayer, O Lord, instill a deep-seated assurance within us—let us walk boldly in every circumstance, for our trust rests solely in You, regardless of what chaos might surround us. Fill us with the peace that surpasses all understanding, and steady our hearts to always respond in faith when challenged by our adversary.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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2 Kings 18:19 - "And Rabshakeh said unto them, Speak ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?"
"And Rabshakeh said unto them, Speak ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?" - 2 Kings 18:19
2 Kings 19:18 - "And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them."
1 Kings 19:1-18
2 Kings 19:2
2 Kings 19:2
2 Kings 19:2
2 Kings 19:17 - "Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and their lands,"
2 Kings 14:18 - "And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Kings 12:19 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Kings 3:16-19
2 Kings 16:19 - "¶ Now the rest of the acts of Ahaz which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Kings 19:5 - "So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah."
2 Kings 1:18 - "Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
"And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them." - 2 Kings 19:18
2 Kings 19:36 - "So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh."
2 Kings 19:13 - "Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivah?"
1 Kings 2:18 - "And Bath-sheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king."
2 Kings 8:18 - "And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD."
2 Kings 18:18 - "And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder."
2 Kings 19:11 - "Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands, by destroying them utterly: and shalt thou be delivered?"
1 Kings 18:2 - "And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a sore famine in Samaria."
2 Kings 18:15 - "And Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house."
2 Kings 18:36 - "But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not."
1 Kings 19:18 - "Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him."
2 Kings 19:2 - "And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz."
"And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?" - 2 Kings 14:18
2 Kings 19:34 - "For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake."
2 Kings 3:18 - "And this is but a light thing in the sight of the LORD: he will deliver the Moabites also into your hand."
"Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and their lands," - 2 Kings 19:17