05/29/2026
A Passage from Pastor:
Isaiah 37:19.20 — “They have thrown their gods into the fire and destroyed them, for they were not gods but only wood and stone, fashioned by human hands. Now, O Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O Lord, are God.”
Upon whom are you relying? That was the question that the leaders of the Assyrian army posed to the people of Jerusalem. The mighty Assyrians had swept over nations like a wave upon the shore and now crashed up against Jerusalem, which seemed little more than a wall of sand. Why resist us? Why make it worse for yourself? Are you relying upon Egypt to come help you? They are like a splintered reed or a faulty crutch. If you lean on it, you will be in a world of pain. Are you relying upon your god? Look at all the nations who did that and where are they now? Dead. Destroyed. Enslaved. We threw their gods into the fire and we will do the same with yours. What hope do you have? It seems a fair question. But here is the answer of the people. We rely upon the Lord our God. He is not a god like the idols of the nations. He is not simply going to take credit for good things and then be unable to save. He is the only true God, the Lord of the heavens and the earth. He isn’t tossed into fire. He is a consuming fire to protect his people. And the people of Jerusalem saw the Lord’s mighty hand in action. He sent an angel to destroy this massive army. He led its leaders away with a hook in their nose. He delivered his people. What an awesome account of God’s deliverance! So dear Christian, upon whom do you rely? The Lord your God is not a splintered reed that will break when you put your weight on him. He is not a helpless creation of mankind’s imagination. He is the Lord of the heavens and the earth. He is the deliverer, your deliverer. In you O Lord we put our trust. We will never be put to shame!
