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Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Friday, August 31, 2018

BOUNDLESS TRUTH

God’s Word whether of the Old or New Testament is timeless, indivisible and consistent. Irrespective of the wicked machinations of man and his devices to thwart natural laws, God’s decision to save His people will always hold sway. This must be a soothing declaration to the genuine believer whose only hope rests in his faith and the power of the Lord to deliver from a seemingly all conquering enemy or situation.

In our text, there was a fierce threat from the Assyrians to overrun Judah. The invading army had boasted that even God would not be able to deliver His people because no deity had succeeded in stopping the Assyrians wherever they had set their eyes to take. Tragically and erroneously equating Jehovah God, Creator of Heaven and the earth with powerless gods, the encroaching army envisaged a swift campaign, saying: “Beware lest Hezekiah (King of Judah) persuade you saying, The Lord will deliver us…’’ (Isaiah 36:18 and 2 Kings 18:33).

Yet God’s Word to His people in the midst of the discouraging circumstances and bluster is to remain calm and not panic but to trust in His faithful promises: “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee, so that we may boldly say, Thy Lord is my Helper,... (Hebrews 13: 5,6),  (Matthew 28:20b), “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea … (Psalm 46:1,2).

Could the God who made these solemn promises fulfill them when the real test come our ways? The Word of God is active and powerful. He sent only one angel to wipe out 185,000-strong army in one night! God is still in charge, fighting your battle. Keep your faith burning and His prevailing word is your anchor of victory

Prayer: While others rest on their anxieties, I trust You still

Further Reading: Isaiah 33:1-12

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