Take It To The Lord In Prayer

-October 8, 2024-

Good morning beloved, happy Tuesday,

“Now therefore, O Lord our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the Lord, You alone.”

(Isaiah 37:20).

King Hezekiah was one of the godly kings of Judah who honored God and put Him first. Sennacherib, king of Assyria, came against Jerusalem with all his mighty army. He sent his emissary the Rabshakeh, to threaten Hezekiah and people of Judah. Even more, he blasphemed the Lord and reckoned Him in the same category as the false gods which were the work of men’s hands.

Hezekiah didn’t consult his military leaders, nor did he hire foreign armies to help him—he sought the Lord’s help. He sought godly counsel from the prophet Isaiah. Isaiah promised a complete victory by the hand of the Lord.

In Isaiah 37:14-20, King Hezekiah makes heartfelt prayer to the Lord. He brought the threatening letter sent by Sennacherib and spread it out before the Lord. He acknowledged who God was and His mighty power, and he made his request for deliverance. He said, “that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the Lord, You alone.”

God’s reputation was on the line along with His glory. God is the Almighty God. He sent the Angel of the Lord, a pre incarnate appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ to kill 185,000 Assyrians at the same time. They never reached Jerusalem. God did it all; Isaiah and his army didn’t have to lift a finger.

The lesson for us is this: when we see no help, no way out, God comes through for us at just the right time.

Have a blessed day trusting the Lord, who is omnipotent. Stay safe and healthy.

Help is just a prayer away, when we plead by night or day.

Dean