The Battle Plan - the army of Jerusalem would never be victorious against the Assyrians, but the armies of heaven could easily win this battle. Too often when we are threatened by circumstances, we try to reason our way out of the situation. We prepare to fight, make plans to flee, or try to negotiate a solution. But our first response should always be to retreat to the place of prayer, lay things out before God, and seek Him for the victory

The mighty Assyrian army arrived in Judah. 

The people of God had no chance against Assyria’s military might.

When King Hezekiah received the threatening letter, he responded differently than other kings.

He didn’t prepare for battle in the usual way.

After Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it, he went up to the Lord’s Temple and spread it out before the Lord (Isaiah 37:14).

King Hezekiah knew this wasn’t his battle to fight; it was God’s battle. 

The army of Jerusalem would never be victorious against the Assyrians, but the armies of heaven could easily win this battle. 

So Hezekiah chose to fight this battle in the prayer room.

Too often when we are threatened by circumstances, we try to reason our way out of the situation. 

We prepare to fight, make plans to flee, or try to negotiate a solution. 

But our first response should always be to retreat to the place of prayer, lay things out before God, and seek Him for the victory.

Prayer Suggestion: Pray for victory in a situation in your life.

Quicklook: Isaiah 37:14–20

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