Note:
If today’s reading feels familiar, that’s because Isaiah 36–37 tells the same story we just read in 2 Kings 18–19 and 2 Chronicles 32. This isn’t out of order—it’s included again so we can see these events through the lens of the prophet Isaiah. God is showing us the same story from a prophetic perspective to strengthen our trust in His word and His deliverance.


🙌 Scripture Focus:

“Do not be afraid because of the words that you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have reviled Me.”
— Isaiah 37:6

“He shall not come into this city… For I will defend this city, to save it for My own sake and for My servant David’s sake.”
— Isaiah 37:33, 35

“Because you have prayed to Me against Sennacherib king of Assyria…”
— Isaiah 37:21

“After Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it, he went up to the Lord’s Temple and spread it out before the Lord.”
— Isaiah 37:14

“God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel… You are radiant with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game.”
— Psalm 76:1, 4

“Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:6–7

✨ Reflection:
Hezekiah had reigned for fourteen years with peace, prosperity, and spiritual reform. He restored worship, reopened the temple, and tore down idols—he honored God. But when the fourteenth year came, so did one of the greatest tests of his faith.
We might think years of blessing would prepare us for hardship. But peace can sometimes make us comfortable and self-reliant. When the enemy shows up with terrifying threats, mocking God and whispering fear into our minds, panic can take over.

“What are you trusting in?” (Isaiah 36:4)

That’s the enemy’s question. It’s meant to break our confidence and make us feel small and powerless. The enemy taunted:
“Don’t let Hezekiah deceive you by saying the Lord will deliver you” (v. 14).
He even claimed that the Lord told him to attack (v. 10).
We hear the Rabshakeh arrogantly say in Isaiah 36:10, “The Lord himself told us, ‘Attack this land and destroy it!’” Was that true? In part—but twisted. Yes, God did plan to use Assyria as an instrument of discipline against His people (Isaiah 37:26). But the Assyrian commander manipulated this truth to make it sound like God was on their side—justifying their cruelty and mocking faith in the Lord. He wasn’t speaking as a prophet, but as a manipulator. This is exactly how the enemy operates: he takes partial truth and wraps it in deception to make you feel defeated before the battle even begins. Just because God uses something for His purpose doesn’t mean He approves of how the enemy moves. God was not for the Assyrians—He was still for His people.
I’ve been there. There was a moment in my life when someone told me I would never get custody of my grandson because of my past. I told them, “We’ll see what God has to say about that.” That’s the kind of faith I want to have every time—faith that silences fear and stands in the confidence of God’s power.
But sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I, like Hezekiah, need to be reminded. Verse 1 of chapter 37 says he tore his clothes and went into the temple of the Lord. He brought the problem to God.
And in verse 14—finally—he laid the message from the enemy before the Lord. He didn’t strategize. He didn’t form alliances.
He prayed.

“Because you prayed…” (Isaiah 37:21)

Those are the words I want to hear from God. Not because I figured it out. Not because I was strong. But because I prayed.

Psalm 76 is the perfect response to this victory. It is a psalm of 🙌 praise—declaring that God alone is the One who rescues, defends, and delivers.

Let’s remember: the battle is the Lord’s. His power is unmatched. His Word is our anchor. And His presence is where our hearts are restored.


📓 Application Questions to Journal:

1. What lies has the enemy whispered to me that caused fear or panic?
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3. Am I tempted to “strike a bargain” with the enemy by compromising or taking the world’s path?
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5. Do I believe God cares about my trial? Why or why not?
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7. When I hear “because you prayed,” what does that stir in me?
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9. Have I spread the enemy’s message before the Lord in 🙏 prayer, like Hezekiah did? If not, will I today?

🙏 Pray, Father,
You alone are God. You reign over heaven and earth. No enemy can overpower You, and no threat goes unheard by You. I come to You, Lord, in the name of Jesus, and I lay every fear, every message of defeat, every overwhelming battle before You. Strengthen me to trust You. Help me to remember that the moment I pray, You hear. Thank You for being my defender. Thank You for being the One who saves not because of my goodness, but because of Your glory and Your great love. Be honored in my life. Let all who see what You’ve done know that You alone are God. I 🙌 praise You. Amen.


✍️ Sit Quietly Before the Lord:
Take a few moments to sit quietly in God’s presence. Let the Holy Spirit minister to your heart. Journal what the Lord is speaking to you—beginning with:
“My beautiful daughter… My little lamb… Dear one that I love…”
Write freely, and let the Lord establish your thoughts as you commit this moment to Him.

“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.”
— Proverbs 16:3

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