II Chronicles 32-33

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria ... for there is a greater power with us than with him” (32:7). The people of Judah had reason to fear the Assyrian Empire; it had conquered many other nations (32:13). Sennacherib their king tried to destabilize the people by threatening and undermining their faith (32:14). But Hezekiah reminded them that they did not need either vast armies or false idols (33:1-6).

“With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles” (32:8). Courage comes from knowing the God of the universe loves us and is actively fighting for our good.