Do Not Answer Him

Scripture:

Isaiah 36:21  "But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, 'Do not answer him'".

Observation:

The king of Assyria was threatening Hezekiah and the people of Judah.  He was trying to scare them into thinking he was going to overpower them like he had done other countries.  Hezekiah told his people to remain silent and don't even reply to him.

Application:

Sometimes you don't need to argue, but simply be quiet and let God demonstrate His power.  Our strength is in quietness and confidence.  When the enemy comes at you in a threatening way, sometimes the best response is quietness and confidence.  When you are not shaken by his attacks, he doesn't know what to do.  We can't be shaken by the voice of our enemy, we must learn to listen to the voice of God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ Jesus.

Prayer:

Father, help me to be attuned to Your voice and not the voice of my enemies.  Let me hear your voice clearly and walk in obedience to You.  Teach me when to answer and when to walk in quietness and confidence.  You always know the best path.

Your Son,
Jeff