Isaiah 36-37; Psalm 123; 1 Corinthians 10
Isaiah 36-37 closely recounts the same events as 2 Kings 18-19. Let's focus on some details. In challenging the Assyrian commander, Rabshakeh attempts to undermine their trust in the Lord. Bluffing, he says, "Have I now come up without the Lord against this "and to destroy it? The Lord said to me, 'Go up against this land and destroy it.'" (Isaiah 36:10Isaiah'36:10). "Do not let Hezekiah deceive you" by saying, 'The L" rd will deliver us.' Have the gods of the nations delivered their plans from the hand of the king of Assyria?" (Isaiah 36:18).
Similar to this story, our trust in the Lord is constantly tested and challenged. It grows and strengthens in these trials.
When asking God for help, Isaiah focuses not on himself or his interests but on the Lord and His name: "Now, Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so t" at all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You, Lord, are the only God." (Isaiah 37:20).
Psalm 123
This is another "example of the prayer of people in the midst of difficulties.
1 Corinthians 10
By God's grace, the Israelites had an incredibly close experience of God's presence—they passed through the sea under God's leadership, saw God's presence in the form of Moses'loud, and received God's promises about Jesus Christ. Yet, most of them perished in the wilderness because they "set their hearts on evil things" (1 Corinthians 1":6). Lust, or a strong desire for "something, is one of the most serious problems for believers. The apostle offers several principles for combating these desires:
- Seek only what edifies your soul (1 Corinthians 10:23)
- Seek what edifies the souls of those around you (1 Corinthians 10:24-30)
- Do everything for the Lord's glory (1 Corinthians 10:31)
- Avoid causing to stumble by your actions (1 Corinthians 10:32)
In your fight against temptations, remember that the Lord will always send His help at the right time. Trust Him: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide a way of escape that you may be able to endure." (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Similar to this story, our trust in the Lord is constantly tested and challenged. It grows and strengthens in these trials.
When asking God for help, Isaiah focuses not on himself or his interests but on the Lord and His name: "Now, Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so t" at all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You, Lord, are the only God." (Isaiah 37:20).
Psalm 123
This is another "example of the prayer of people in the midst of difficulties.
1 Corinthians 10
By God's grace, the Israelites had an incredibly close experience of God's presence—they passed through the sea under God's leadership, saw God's presence in the form of Moses'loud, and received God's promises about Jesus Christ. Yet, most of them perished in the wilderness because they "set their hearts on evil things" (1 Corinthians 1":6). Lust, or a strong desire for "something, is one of the most serious problems for believers. The apostle offers several principles for combating these desires:
- Seek only what edifies your soul (1 Corinthians 10:23)
- Seek what edifies the souls of those around you (1 Corinthians 10:24-30)
- Do everything for the Lord's glory (1 Corinthians 10:31)
- Avoid causing to stumble by your actions (1 Corinthians 10:32)
In your fight against temptations, remember that the Lord will always send His help at the right time. Trust Him: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide a way of escape that you may be able to endure." (1 Corinthians 10:13).
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