Genesis 13:1-14:24; Job 16:1-17:16; Matthew 8:1-27
Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me. 2 Kgs. 19:6
The Assyrian army was poised to overrun Jerusalem. The commander had mocked the nation, derided King Hezekiah and blasphemed God. Humanly speaking it looked as if the Israelites would be defeated by the invading army. Hezekiah cried out to God in prayer and through Isaiah the prophet, was told there was nothing to fear. God had it all under control and relief from the siege was assured. Soon the Assyrian army was destroyed and peace and prosperity came to Judah. It is always true that our extremity is God’s opportunity. —Paul Young
God is still on the throne, and He will remember His own;
Tho’ trials may press us and burdens distress us,
He never will leave us alone. —Kittie L. Suffield