Can I Trust God?

In Isaiah 36–37, King Hezekiah faced a crisis: the Assyrian army, led by King Sennacherib, had conquered nearly every city in Judah. With Jerusalem surrounded, the enemy’s commander mocked God, questioned His power, and tried to persuade God’s people to surrender. His challenge is the same question every believer must answer—Can God be trusted?

Sennacherib was a conceited king, boasting in his past victories and belittling the God of Israel. But Hezekiah was a confident king, humbling himself, turning to the Word of God, and bringing his problem to the Lord in prayer. In response, God proved Himself a conquering King, promising to defend Jerusalem—and in a single night, the angel of the Lord struck down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers.

This story is a powerful reminder that no one can fight against God and win. The same God who defended Jerusalem is the God we serve today. Whether the enemy whispers lies, circumstances seem impossible, or fear creeps in, the answer remains the same: Yes—God can be trusted.

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.” – Isaiah 41:10