the arm of the LORD

This is a "God-timing" thing for SURE!

Lately, I have been reading through the stories in 2 Chronicles / 2 Kings for my devotions. This morning I read 2 Chr 32, describing King Hezekiah's faith in the LORD despite the advance of the mighty army of Assyria.
I was especially struck by verses 7 and 8, which encourage the Israelites to be courageous and to trust in the LORD because His power is greater than that of Assyria.

Then for church tonight, we read parts of 2 Chronicles 31-32. The text was verse 8, and the message focused on how the real strength of believers is not measured by human power but by the presense of the LORD.

THEN when I arrived home and checked email, I had a prayer request. On the bottom of the email was (you guessed it) 2 Chronicles:8. Wow! God thing for sure! I think I am supposed to be learning this lesson quickly....
...that my strength and our strength as believers is in our heavenly Father!
...that our source of confidnece doesn't seem that impressive to the world and we may/will be mocked for it, but that it is a sure foundation.
...that God is with us!
...that we must be holy in an unholy world.

So then, I leave with you those verses from 2 Chronicles 32 and recommend that you read the whole chapter! :)

7 ' "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. 8 With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said. '