Isaiah 31:8 · KJV
"Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be discomfited."
King James Version
What does Isaiah 31:8 mean? →Passage Context
6Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.
7For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin.
8Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be discomfited.
9And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his princes shall be afraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem.
Reflection Questions
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How does knowing God fights for you change your perspective?
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What battles in your life do you need to surrender to God?
3
When have you seen God intervene in a difficult situation?
Life Application
trust
Trust that God will fight your battles, even when the odds seem against you.
faith
Remember that true strength comes from God, not from human effort.
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