Isaiah on Tuesday - Faith of Hezekiah

In chapters 36 and 37 of Isaiah, the book takes an historical narrative turn. Isaiah recounts the siege of Jerusalem, which wasn't much of a siege at all. The army of Assyria marches up to the city walls and demands surrender; moreover, the field commander mocks the God of Israel saying that none of the other conquered people's gods saved them. It was both a boast and an insult.

Hezekiah, however, refused to bow to the Assyrian army, but instead turned to God for deliverance. God indeed delivered Jerusalem - slaying the army supernaturally and sending the field commander packing.

It should be noted, however, that God lays out His reason for saving the city in Chapter 37, verse 35, "I will defend this city and save it, for my sake and for the sake of David my servant!" God is faithful to His promises and though Hezekiah was saved, It was for God's glory and not his that city was delivered.