ISAIAH 31

RELY ON GOD ALONE FOR STRENGTH  

God, through Isaiah, warns Israel not to put their trust in other nations, specifically Egypt. God urges His people to rely on His divine strength alone, not on horses or chariots. The Israelites forget that God was able to drown the Egyptian army (Exodus 14)! God has already proved His faithfulness and power, but the Israelites value Egypt’s influence over God’s.

In the same way a lion is not afraid of sheep, God will not be intimidated by Israel’s opposition. Assyria will not fall because of man, but by God’s mighty sword.

God wants Israel to repent, turn back to Him, and abandon their handmade idols. In the end, God will protect and restore Jerusalem.

Isaiah 31:5 - Like birds hovering, so the Lord of hosts will protect Jerusalem; he will protect and deliver it; he will spare and rescue it.