The Crux for Every Believer

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.” – 2 Chronicles 32:7 2 Chronicles 32 tells the story of Hezekiah, king of Judah. Hezekiah fortified Jerusalem, building strong walls to defend the city from the mighty Assyrian army—a force that had already conquered and utterly destroyed countless other cities. This 180,000-man army, led by King Sennacherib, inspired terror wherever it went. In stark contrast, Hezekiah commanded only about 5,000 men against Sennacherib’s overwhelming numbers. Before the battle, Hezekiah rallied his people by echoing Joshua’s words: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.” To me, this story represents the crux