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Isaiah 10:5 · KJV

"O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation."

King James Version

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Passage Context

3And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory?
4Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they shall fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
5O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation.
6I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
7Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy and cut off nations not a few.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you perceive God's use of difficult circumstances?

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What does it mean for you to be a tool for change?

3

When have you felt like an instrument of something greater?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God can use even challenging situations for His purposes.

purpose

Reflect on how you can be a positive influence in your community, even in tough times.

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