“Now Adoni-zedek, king of Jerusalem, heard that Joshua had captured and completely destroyed Ai and killed its king, just as he had destroyed the city of Jericho and killed its king. He also learned that the Gibeonites had made peace with Israel and were now their allies. He and his people became very afraid when they heard all this…” (Joshua 10:1-2 NLT).
Know who King Adoni-zedek was?
This king reigned over the area of Jerusalem prior to its capture and settlement by the Israelites. He governed and maintained a rather large city for the time and took his job very seriously. He was a man of power and someone who kept up-to-date on current events. He was an enemy to God’s people. He stood in the way of the multitude reaching and claiming the Promised Land.
God’s power scared him.
God’s people, filled with God’s power, scared him.
God’s people, filled with God’s power, doing what God asked them to do, scared him to death.
King Adoni-zedek was a lot like satan appears to us today. He’s afraid, very afraid, of God’s kids taking God on His Word. Satan himself is fully aware of all that can be accomplished under God’s command and power—and he trembles with fear.
But… (and I’m only passing along the question God asked me this morning) is he afraid of you? Are you partnering with God in any battles, or doing it on your own? Are you accomplishing huge things for Him, through Him, by His power—or attempting a strategy of your own making? Are you filled with the power of the Almighty God, or are you a little too filled with yourself?
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray that WNAC Executive Director would gain information and fresh insights as she attends the annual meeting of RCMA (Religious Conference Management Association) this week.
