2 Kings 19:1-7 Footnote:
Sennacherib, whose armies had
captured all the fortified cities of Judah, sent a message to Hezekiah to
surrender. Realizing the situation was hopeless, Hezekiah went to the temple
and prayed. God answered Hezekiah's prayer and delivered Judah by sending an
army to attack the Assyrian camp, forcing Sennacherib to leave at once. Prayer
should be our first response in any crisis. Don't wait until things are
hopeless. Pray daily for his guidance. Our problems are God's
opportunities.
19:2 Footnote:
Isaiah the prophet had been working for
God since the days of Uzziah -- 40 years. Although Assyria was a world power,
it could not conquer Judah as long as Isaiah counseled the kings. Isaiah
prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Ahaz
ignored Isaiah, but Hezekiah listened to his advice. To read his prophecies,
see the book of Isaiah.
We will be reading Isaiah
next!
For out of Jerusalem will come a
remnant,
and out of Mount Zion a band of survivors.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish
this. 19:31
Footnote:
As long as a tiny spark remains, a fire can be
rekindled and fanned into a roaring blaze. Similarly, if just the smallest
remnant of true believers retains the spark of faith, God can rebuild it into a
strong nation. And if only a glimmer of faith remains in a heart, God can use
it to restore blazing faith in that believer. If you feel that only a spark of
faith remains in you, ask God to use it to rekindle a blazing fire of commitment
to him.
Keep reading -- 178 days left!
All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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