Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or
discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there
is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh,
but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles. And the
people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said.
32:7,8
Footnote: Hezekiah could see with eyes of faith. The
number of his opponents meant nothing as long as he was on the Lord's side.
Victory is "not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty"
(Zechariah 4:6). Hezekiah could confidently encourage his men because he had no
doubt about where he stood with God. Are you on the Lord's side? You may never
face an enemy army, but the battles you face every day can be won with God's
strength.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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