How can Isaiah 36:15 strengthen our faith during times of doubt or fear? Setting the Scene “Do not let Hezekiah persuade you to trust in the LORD when he says, ‘The LORD will surely save us; this city will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.’ ” (Isaiah 36:15) The Assyrian field commander mocks Judah’s faith, yet the next chapter records the angel of the LORD striking down 185,000 Assyrian troops (Isaiah 37:36). The taunt becomes a testimony. What the Enemy Says—And Why It Matters • Doubt is framed as “reasonable.” The envoy claims reality is on Assyria’s side. • Trust in God is portrayed as naïve. Hezekiah’s confidence is mocked as misleading. • Fear is leveraged to force surrender. The goal is capitulation before a single arrow is shot. Recognizing these tactics helps us spot similar whispers in our own crises. Truths to Anchor Our Faith • God’s promises outlast threats. His word proved true the very night Assyria fell (Isaiah 37:33-35). • The enemy cannot override the covenant God has made with His people (Genesis 17:7; Psalm 105:8-10). • Salvation belongs to the LORD, not human strength (Psalm 20:7; Jonah 2:9). • Past deliverance feeds present confidence. Judah could recall the Red Sea, Jericho, countless judges—so can we (Hebrews 13:8). Practical Ways to Apply Isaiah 36:15 When Fear Knocks • Identify the voice. If it belittles reliance on God, it echoes Assyria, not Scripture. • Rehearse God’s record. Write out past answers to prayer; read narratives like 2 Kings 18-19. • Speak truth aloud. Replace “God won’t come through” with Romans 8:31-32 or Psalm 46:1-2. • Refuse premature surrender. Wait on the LORD’s intervention before conceding defeat (Psalm 27:13-14). • Link arms with faithful allies. Hezekiah sought Isaiah’s counsel; we lean on godly community (Hebrews 10:24-25). Supporting Scriptures Psalm 46:10-11; 2 Chronicles 32:7-8; Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 6:31-33; 1 Peter 5:7-9. Takeaway in a Sentence When voices of doubt insist that trusting God is futile, Isaiah 36:15 reminds us that the LORD’s deliverance makes every taunt of unbelief ring hollow. |
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