8/28/13 2 Chronicles 32:8 Trust in the Arm of the Lord, and Not the Arm of Flesh

2 Chronicles 32:8 (NAS)

With him is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." And the people relied on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

 

2 Chronicles 32:8 (NIVUS)

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.

 
You have probably known or at least heard of people who bully their ways into getting what they want.  They trust in their own hands and arms; they use mere brute strength, intimidation, and threats to cowl those, whom they see as insignificant and weak.  Your enemy, Satan, uses these same techniques against you.
 
You, however, have discovered that when the enemy taunts you, only Jehovah the Lord God can give you the help, succor, and support that you need.  He will go to war and engage in battle in your behalf.  He is your great Champion, who is able to stand against any "bully" in your life.
 
You, therefore, can rest in the Everlasting Arms and not rely on the arm of the flesh.  You should lean upon the One who supports and upholds you. He will sustain and brace you in everything.  You will always experience revival and refreshment, as you trust in the word of the Lord that comes to you through His ministers.  He has made promises to you that He will keep; you can trust and put your confidence in them.
 
You will never be dispossessed, but like Hezekiah, you will find that Jehovah has made you strong.  In the Lord God's kingdom, you are a king and the praises of the Most High are continually in your mouth.

 

(Originally written 12/30/05)