Nahash – The Whisperer and Prayer

Nahash  – The Whisperer and Prayer…

“Nahash,” the Hebrew word for serpent translates to “the whisperer.” It’s a chilling descriptor, capturing the essence of the enemy’s tactics.

Now, the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. Genesis 3:1

In Genesis 3, the serpent, the embodiment of evil, is depicted as “crafty,” signifying his ability to deceive through subtle suggestions. This “whisperer” doesn’t confront us with overt force; instead, he plants seeds of doubt and temptation in the quiet corners of our minds.

A fleeting thought, a subtle nudge, a fleeting desire—these are the initial whispers. If unchecked, these whispers can morph into sin, then into actions, habits, lifestyles, and ultimately, a corrupted destiny. The enemy understands the power of incremental compromise. He knows that a whisper, if nurtured, can grow into a deafening roar.

Therefore, our battleground is the realm of thoughts and intentions. We must confront temptation in its nascent stage when it’s merely a whisper.

We must silence the whispers of anger, lust, and all forms of wrongdoing. The most effective weapon against the whisperer is the Word of God. By immersing ourselves in Scripture, we can drown out the deceptive whispers with the truth of God’s promises.

Proclaiming God’s Word over ourselves and our lives creates a shield of protection, a resounding declaration of allegiance to the truth.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.  Philippians 4:8

Heavenly Father, I recognize the subtle tactics of the whisperer. I acknowledge that my mind is a battleground, and I ask for Your strength to resist the whispers of temptation. Lord, help me discern Your voice from the deceptive whispers of the enemy. I claim the truth of Philippians 4:8, and I ask that You fill my mind with thoughts that reflect Your character. Help me to focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. I pray that Your Word would become a shield and a sword against the enemy’s whispers. Empower me to proclaim Your truth over my life and grant me victory over the whisperer, Nahash. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

I choose to focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. I reject the whispers of negativity and temptation. I fill my mind with thoughts that honor God, as Philippians 4:8 instructs. I will think about such things.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always

Ed 🙏🏼