2 Chron. 30-32 [The Message]

King Hezekiah had changed the nation from an apostate to a revived state. He reinstituted the worship and sacrifices given in the Law of Moses. The nation was enjoying its new-found spiritual life and blessing.

Trouble ensued. Evil King Sennacherib of Assyria attacked Judah bringing a fresh fear upon the inhabitants. Hezekiah wisely addressed his people by saying, “, “Be strong! Take courage! Don’t be intimidated by the king of Assyria and his troops—there are more on our side than on their side. He only has a bunch of mere men; we have our God to help us and fight for us!”

When our eyes are focused on our enemy, we fear. When our eyes are focused upon our God, we are encouraged and can begin marching into victory.

After Hezekiah’s pray requesting God’s help, He sent one angel who slaughtered the entire Assyrian army of “mere men.”