In Isaiah we read about King Ahaz, of Judah, facing the threat of attack from King Rezin, of Syria, and also from the nation of Israel, under the leadership of Pekah. However, Ahaz did not seek for help and deliverance from God. Instead, he rejected God and called on godless Assyria.
This is a picture of the unsaved person trying to deal with problems in his life, by turning to something other than God.
This is a picture of the unsaved person trying to deal with problems in his life, by turning to something other than God.
God used this situation to announce the coming of Messiah, or Anointed One (Jesus), the virgin born, Son of God, Who is also the King of kings. Isaiah gives us titles, which belong to the prophesied Messiah, which Isaiah also called Immanuel (God with us).
ISAIAH PASSAGES...
Isaiah 7:14
14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14
14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 9:6-7
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
From this passage we can see that we should seek help from God, rather than depend on the power of the world of the powers of the flesh. Our help is in the Lord.
7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
From this passage we can see that we should seek help from God, rather than depend on the power of the world of the powers of the flesh. Our help is in the Lord.
