So Who You Gonna Trust?

By: American Decency Staff

For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel,

“In returning and rest you shall be saved;

in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” (Isaiah 30:15)

 

In Isaiah’s day, Judah feared Assyria. Rather than turning to God they turned to Egypt for help and protection.

 

You can hardly blame them. Assyria was a real threat – they were evil, violent and hated Judah. And Egypt was there ready to help. They could call on a real nation with weapons and horses and chariots who would be right there to take on their enemies. God was – well he was invisible. He might be there, he might not. He might help, he might not. He might hear our prayers…if he is real, that is. So who do we rely on? A God who might be there or a nation who’s right there, polishing their chariots, strapping on their swords?

 

We may shake our heads at Judah’s foolishness, but so often we do the same thing.

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