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The Assyrian army was strong and they conquered nations. The Assyrian messenger attempted to persuade Hezekiah and his people to bow to the Assyrian king and forsake God. Regardless of how strong the Assyrian army was, Hezekiah decided to place his trust in God.

Isaiah 36:14 “Thus says the king, ‘Do not let Hezekiah deceive you, for he will not be able to deliver you; 15 nor let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, “The LORD will surely deliver us, this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.” 16 ‘Do not listen to Hezekiah,’ for thus says the king of Assyria, ‘Make your peace with me and come out to me, and eat each of his vine and each of his fig tree and drink each of the waters of his own cistern,

When we decide to place our faith and trust in God, the enemy is always waiting around the corner, speaking through someone attempting to limit or totally remove our faith in God. The enemy uses logic or reasoning to deceive the people of God. In the case of Hezekiah, it seemed reasonable to bow to a king who was wealthier and more powerful than he was, but Hezekiah maintained his trust in God.

We may want to step out on faith to buy a house, but our friends/family may tell us to stay in an apartment for 3 more years to save money. We may want to trust God for new employment, but we may have the thought to stay where we are because it’s “safer.” The thoughts and ideas seem logical, but if God created a burning desire to trust Him, then do so.

Don’t get bullied out of your stance. Stand firm and trust in God against all odds.

By the way, since Hezekiah didn’t bow to the enemy, choosing instead to trust in God, God sent an angel to defeat the entire Assyrian army (Isaiah 37:36). If God can do it for Hezekiah, He can do it for you.