RELIABLE TRUST

Baca: ISAIAH 36

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Bacaan tahunan: Jeremiah 26-29

Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, was amazed by the attitude of the people of Jerusalem who until that day refused to surrender. Did they try to rely on Egypt, ah in vain! Egypt is just like a broken reed (verse 6). Or did they want to rely on God, ah in vain as well? Aren't there also gods in other conquered lands, like Hamath, Arpad, and Sepharvaim (verses 19-20)? He was sure that Jerusalem would not escape from his hands.

Then, suddenly, 185,000 Assyrian soldiers were killed in their camp. The arrogant Sennacherib returned to his country. Not long after, he was killed by his own sons (see Isa. 37:36-38). Therefore, it means that Jerusalem escaped from his hands. Sennacherib oh Sennacherib, he did not realize that the land he was threatening had a very mighty power. The reason is that they rely on what is reliable. His name is the Lord, the God of Israel or called the Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He cannot be equated with other gods because He is alive. Indeed, in Him there is the power to defend and save.

Life in this world is full of struggles. Sometimes the struggle can feel very heavy. Out there people are oppressed, troubled, even depressed, but not us. The reason, like the people of Jerusalem, we know to rely on what is reliable. We understand that we can pray for help to the Lord. He is the living God so He can act for us. In the midst of struggles, the heart remains peaceful because we believe, with the Lord, we will surely be victorious. Indeed, in Him there is an answer for whatever form of struggle we face.
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VICTORY OVER A STRUGGLE IS SURELY OBTAINED WHEN WE UNDERSTAND TO RELY ON THE LORD

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