Sunday, November 3, 2013

Shaken But Not Taken (Isa. 36:1-22) (Part 4)

This is the last post in the series.
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Conclusion:
  • Don't you hear the Rabshekah?  "Your ally is worthless, your God is powerless, your leader is clueless and your military is helpless. Your best option is to surrender to Sennacherib."
  • Right now there's a part of you that screams at Hezekiah's delegation, “Don't do it! It isn't worth it! You're getting taken for a ride!”
  • Some of God's people today are being taken for a ride!  You're going through a tough time. The comfort offered by your friends is sincere but shallow. You asked God to intervene, but so far He hasn't (at least not the way you want). You're starting to wonder if He's as powerful as He said. Has he forgotten you?   
  • You have only a little fight left in you. You've thought to yourself, “Perhaps I should do things the world's way.” (You would never say it aloud, but you've thought it.)  Don't do it! It isn't worth it! You'll be taken for a ride! 
  • Ask yourself the same questions Rabshekah asked Hezekiah's delegation. “What is this confidence you have?” “Now on whom do you rely?”
  • You are relying on someone or something. You will continue to do so.
  • Are you confident in God? Do you rely upon Him? Is He trustworthy? I hope your answer is yes, yes and yes.

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