OUR FATHER WHO KNOWS THE THOUGHTS OF ALL

Revisiting the book of Isaiah chapter 10 verse 10 says this;

As my hand seized the kingdoms of the idols, kingdoms whose images excelled those of Jerusalem and Samaria—

The verse 11 continues;

shall I not deal with Jerusalem and her images as I dealt with Samaria and her idols?’”

These words are the thoughts of the king of Assyria as he assessed his plan to take over the realms of God's people.

The king of Assyria felt confident that he would have no issues taking over Jerusalem because their beliefs and practices were indistinguishable from those of the kingdoms he had already conquered.

When he saw that Jerusalem was subject to judgement like any other nation he felt that he could overrun the kingdom of God on earth with impunity. This haughtiness is what drew the judgement of God against him and his ultimate destruction.

Verse 12 says it like this;

When the Lord has finished all his work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the willful pride of his heart and the haughty look in his eyes.

Amen.

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