ENEMIES ON THE ROAD

JUST THINKING 

People get robbed at home, on the road, in offices and so on from time to time. Some get killed, maimed and even kidnapped. There are people who live on other people's sweat by robbing others of what they have and stealing their ideas, money and personality.
Ezra 8:22 NKJV says, "For I was ashamed to request of the king an escort of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the ENEMY ON THE ROAD, because we had spoken to the king, saying, “The hand of our God is upon all those for good who seek Him, but His power and His wrath are  against all those who forsake Him".
One of the statements made in the above scripture is "ENEMY ON THE ROAD". It shows that there is an enemy or enemies on the road. They could be armed robbers, kidnappers, pickpockets, and so on. These people set traps for others, some prey on the ignorance of others, and others capitalize on the greed of others.
Also, you can be and  your friends can be the "Enemy on the road". When you start doing things that  rob you of your purpose, visions and so on,  you become your own enemy on the road. The enemies on the road steal, kill and even destroy people and properties. 
We all are on our way to one place or the other. Some are traveling, some are moving from one organization to other, some are relocating, and others moving up the ladder in their careers. Consequently, people in your office, family members, neighbours can also be the enemies on the road.
Wherever you are going, I would like you to know that they are enemies on the road. These people take lives,  steal money, your properties, your health, talents, visions, ideas and so on. Remember, thieves only rob and steal from people with valuables.
In Ezra 8 (read Ezra 8:15 -36), the Israelites were going from Babylon to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple that had been destroyed. They left with gold, silver, bronze and others items in large quantities needed to build the temple. Their leader Ezra, called for a fast and prayers. They prayed for directions, protection, leading and guidance so that they would get to their destination intact and in peace because of the Enemy on the road. It shows that we all need to pray as long as we are on our way going somewhere.
Did you know that drunk drivers, bad driving and bad roads  who cause accidents could be the Enemy on the road? Death, sin, our words, wrong association and other things could be the enemies on the road as well. So, you need to pray to God to direct your steps, lead, guide and protect you, your family and properties. In other words, they depended on God and not their numbers, their connections with the king of Babylon, their weapons and so on. Your journey to your destination and safe arrival is first of all depended on the mercies of God.
Furthermore, the Israelites planned and prepared for their trip by allocating the items they took to rebuild the temple to specific people that is, twelve Priests. You should not embark on any journey without planning and preparing for it.
Lastly, they looked for men of understanding. In life, you need understanding of where you are going to. It can come from God and you can get it by seeking information about the place you are going to.