Do Not Answer Him

Scripture:

“But the people were silent and did not utter a word because Hezekiah had commanded them, “Do not answer him.””

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭36:21‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Sennacherib had sent a message to the people of Israel saying they should surrender and he would treat them well. He questioned whether their God would be able to save them.  He reminded them that no other nation, and the gods of those nations had been able to stand against the Assyrian army.  He tried to put doubt into people’s minds concerning their God.

Application:

Isaiah says about the people of Israel that they were told, “Do not answer him”,  When the enemy was threatening their very existence, they didn’t say anything.  Satan loves to bring condemnation and guilt to God’s people.  He loves to tell us things will never change and it’s only going to get worse.  We must learn to not listen to him and not say a word.  Silence can be absolutely powerful.

Prayer:

Father, show me when to speak and when to simply wait on You.  Lead me by Your Spirit concerning  when to speak up and when to simply be quiet and confident.  Let me walk with You at a stronger level and let me not say the wrong thing at the wrong time.

Yours,

Jeff