What does Isaiah 7:12 mean?

Isaiah 7:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Isaiah 7:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.

10Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying,

11Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.

12But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.

13And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?

14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

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