2 Chronicles 32:7-8 "Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah."
Hezekiah is demonstrating here what it means to be a good leader. Even when it seemed ridiculous, he told the truth. Poor leaders shy away from the truth if they even know it in the first place. When circumstances appear to have altered what is true, a poor leader will alter their belief in what is truth. However, a good leader understands that truth does not change. A good leader understands that truth can be depended upon no matter the surrounding circumstances.
Hezekiah knew that God was all powerful. He also knew that this fact did not change just because he was surrounded by a huge adversarial army. He further knew that a people that sought the Lord could count on Him to fight their battles. Oh, that phrase is music to the ears of the weary. The All Powerful One will fight my battles. Praise Him.
The Truth is a resting place. A good leader will hold fast to the truth regardless of circumstances. What circumstances in my life have caused me to question the truth I know? How will I remind myself to hold fast to the truth regardless?
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