
This was such an interesting passage. God can use anybody for his purposes. How unlikely was it for Isaiah’s audience to believe that God would use the Assyrian army in this way? Certainly, the king of Assyria would never in a million years want to give credit where credit was actually due. I don’t think God expected him to, but he did want his own people to see the purpose and intention behind what was about to happen.
Can’t you just picture the king of Assyria beating his chest with such pride and accomplishment? Without the power of God backing his efforts, he would have had little to celebrate. How often does God work on our behalf and we fail to give him credit? I’m sure if I took time to really reflect on some of my major life accomplishments, I would have to readily admit it had to be God. That’s not to say I’m a slouch or anything. God simply amplifies our success with his power.
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