How does Isaiah 37:3 illustrate the importance of seeking God's help in crisis? A desperate moment in Jerusalem “Hezekiah ... Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace, for children have come to the point of birth—there is no strength to deliver them.” (Isaiah 37:3) What the verse shows • Total helplessness—Hezekiah likens the nation to a mother in labor with no strength left. • Public acknowledgement—his words are sent to Isaiah, God’s prophet, instead of hidden behind palace walls. • Immediate turn toward the LORD—before diplomacy, weapons, or plans are discussed, the king looks for divine intervention. Why seeking God is essential in crisis • Human limits surface quickly (Psalm 60:11; John 15:5). • God alone is “our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). • History proves His deliverance; the angel of the LORD later strikes the Assyrian camp (Isaiah 37:36-37). Biblical echoes of the same principle • 2 Chronicles 20:12 — “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” • Psalm 50:15 — “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you.” • Philippians 4:6-7 — Pray instead of worrying, and God’s peace will guard your hearts. • Hebrews 4:16 — “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence.” Lessons for today • Name the crisis honestly; sugar-coating delays help. • Bring God into the conversation first, not last. • Lean on Scripture’s record of past rescues to build present faith. • Expect God to act in ways that highlight His power, not ours. |
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