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Attention now turns again to the immediate situation and Judah’s wrong response to that situation. They were looking to Egypt for help, considering allying themselves with Egypt to ward off the Assyrian threat. Humanly speaking this might have seemed a reasonable course of action. They were relying on horses and chariots to help them, on the weapons of war. But they were not paying any regard to the Lord., not seeking help from Him. We should beware of making the same mistake in our own lives. When faced with danger we will look to take practical steps. If we are living in rebellion against God they will do us no good. Now this does not mean that practicalities don’t matter, that common sense goes out the window. The truth is that if we are living in rebellion against God, or not trusting in Him at all, then no end of practical steps will do any good. When we do live in obedience and trust in God, then our resources, our abilities, do become useful and effective. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
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Judah reacted in the way she did because she could see an imminent danger. We often act in the wrong way because we see an immediate threat. The threat is real, and God does not pretend that it isn’t, but He also reminds them that He too can bring disaster. He is wise, and He will take action against evildoers. We need to trust in the Lord, and look to Him above all else.
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