Genesis 47:28-48:22; Psalms 26:1-27:14; Matthew 26:57-75
Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him. 2 Chronicles 32:7
Hezekiah was being intimidated by the King of Assyria and his vast army. But seeing beyond the material he realized that the Assyrians were trusting their own strength (v. 8), whereas he and the Kingdom of Judah had the Lord on their side so they could not lose. In a world which is increasingly in revolt against all of
God’s standards and therefore often opposes true believers, we must look at everything from God’s viewpoint then dare to stand up for the truth, whatever it might cost. God is always in the majority and will win the battle. —David Croudace
Dare to be a Daniel; dare to stand alone;
Dare to have a purpose firm; dare to make it known. —Philip P. Bliss