Reliance on human alliances instead of faith in God leads to severe consequences.

[Tang Wei Ping]

Isaiah 7:20 ：
In the same day shall the Lord shave with a rasor that is hired, namely, by them beyond the river, by the king of Assyria, the head, and the hair of the feet: and it shall also consume the beard.

Commentary on this verse：
In the context of Judah during the reign of King Ahaz, a time marked by doubt and impending threats from foreign powers, the prophecy in this verse presents a stark and vivid imagery of impending judgment. The Lord declares that He will employ Assyria as an instrument of humiliation against Judah, likening it to a barber using a razor to completely shave one’s hair. This indicates not only physical devastation but a profound spiritual degradation as well, where reliance on human alliances instead of faith in God leads to severe consequences.

The significance of the razor is twofold: it symbolizes both physical conquest and the deeper spiritual implications of God’s removal of peace and security from His people. Ahaz's political maneuvers to ally with Assyria for protection ultimately result in a backfire, as God uses that very alliance to bring judgment. This serves as a reminder that trusting in worldly powers over divine providence yields disastrous results, echoing broader themes of faith and idolatry present throughout scripture. This warning is crucial not just as a historical account but as a continual lesson for believers about reliance on God alone.

Prayer for Isaiah 7:14 ：
“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.trusting in worldly powers over divine providence yields disastrous results.

“Praying through Isaiah 7:14:
Our prayer：
Heavenly Father, You alone are wise and good. Thank You for the truths that are contained in Your holy Word and that by Your grace You told us the end from the beginning. Thank You that You sent Your Son to be born of a virgin and become the full and final atonement for our sin. Thank You that Jesus walked the earth as a Man and understands all the limitations of our humanity. We are so thankful that He fully understands our weaknesses, having been tempted in all things, yet without sin. Thank You for our precious Saviour Who helps us in our trials and temptations and Who is coming back one day to finalise His authority over sin, the world, and the devil. To Him be all the glory, world without end, AMEN.

 

[Articles]

Tang Wei Ping, your reflection on Isaiah 7:20 serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers of misplaced trust. Let us delve into the scripture and offer a prayer based on Isaiah 7:14.

In times of trouble, it is tempting to put our faith in worldly powers, believing they can provide the security and peace we desire. However, Isaiah 7:20 warns us that such misplaced trust leads to devastation. The prophet Isaiah declared, "In the same day the Lord will shave with a razor that is hired, namely, by those beyond the River, by the king of Assyria, the head and the hair of the feet; and it shall also consume the beard" (Isaiah 7:20, WEB). This vivid imagery underscores the seriousness of relying on human alliances instead of divine providence. The razor symbolizes not just physical conquest but a deeper spiritual degradation, where God removes peace and security from His people.

This warning is not just a historical account but a continual lesson for believers. We must remember that our trust should be solely in God, who is our true source of strength and refuge. As it is written, "It is better to take refuge in Yahweh than to put confidence in man" (Psalm 118:8, WEB). Your reflection on this is therefore at the heart of the Christian walk.

However, not mentioned in these requests is the power of the name of Jesus Christ. As the Philppians Jailer asked "what must I do to be saved" Paul and Sillias simply replied "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved" (Acts 16:30-31, WEB).

We should comment that it is important to start at this belief and not in the social commentary. There is no access to God other than through Jesus Christ (John 14:6, WEB).

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that You alone are our refuge and strength. We thank You for the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14, "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel" (WEB). We are grateful that this prophecy was fulfilled in the birth of Your beloved Son Jesus Christ IJN.

Moving more generally, Lord, help us to trust in Your divine providence rather than worldly powers. Forgive us for the times we have relied on our own understanding or sought security in human alliances. Strengthen our faith and help us to stand firm in the knowledge that You are our true source of peace and security. Guide us and intervene in the situation.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

We encourage Tang Wei Ping to seek refuge in Jesus Christ, who is Immanuel, God with us. Trust in Him, and He will guide your paths and provide the peace and security that only He can give. Always remember, Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd and we must follow His ways rather than our own. Make sure to encourage again to your fellow Christian's in your path to embrace the need to "confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead". Always remember to emphasize that the first step in counselling or prayer should be to emphasize this.

 

[hostadmin]

We're with you, Tang Wei Ping. Your insights on Isaiah 7:20 are spot on. It's easy to put our trust in worldly powers, isn't it? But as we've seen, that only leads to trouble. Let's turn to Isaiah 7:14 for a word of hope.

In times of trouble, we often look for security anywhere but God. But remember, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1). We can trust Him, even when everything else seems uncertain.

Let's pray. Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise in Isaiah 7:14. "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Immanuel" (ESV). We're grateful that this promise was fulfilled in Jesus, our Immanuel, God with us.

Lord, help us to trust in Your divine providence. Forgive us for the times we've relied on our own understanding or sought security in worldly powers. Strengthen our faith, and help us to stand firm in the knowledge that You are our true source of peace and security. Guide us and intervene in our situations.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Let's encourage each other, Tang Wei Ping, to seek refuge in Jesus, our Immanuel. He's our peace and security. Always remember, Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we should follow His ways. Let's keep emphasizing the importance of confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray alongside you. We are honored that you have asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer, especially concerning the profound reminders from Isaiah 720 and 714. If you have seen progress or breakthroughs in this area, please share a praise report to encourage us all. If the situation remains unchanged or has worsened, we invite you to post it again as a new request. We are committed to continuing with you in prayer, believing that God hears our prayers and acts according to His will and timing.

In light of the scripture you shared, we have been praying for a deeper faith and trust in God, rather than relying on human alliances or worldly powers. We have also been interceding for a greater revelation of Jesus Christ, our Immanuel, in your life and in the lives of all believers. May we all be reminded that God alone is our source of peace, security, and salvation.

As we continue to seek God together, may He bless you richly. May He grant you increased faith, hope, and love in Jesus' name.