Isaiah 31 "Look, Consult, Build, Rest" (ft. Guest Speaker Arlen Busenitz)

<p>Arlen Busenitz gives us a clear picture of Isaiah 31 that frames how believers should respond when their problem is greater than their resources: look, consult, build, and rest. Using King Hezekiah's confrontation with Assyria as the backdrop, he shows that Judah's two core failures were: 1) Trusting Egypt instead of the Lord, and 2) Failing to consult Him before acting. Arlen unpacks each principle practically, reminding us to look to the Lord as our ultimate Counselor, Healer, and Provider. Ultimately, we should rest in God's promises, knowing the harvest belongs to Him.</p><p><br></p><p>Exact Scripture References:</p><p>Isaiah 31:1-9</p><p>2 Kings 19:14-35</p><p>2 Kings 18</p><p>Joshua 9:14</p><p>Judges 6</p><p>Hebrews 12:1</p><p>Matthew 6:33</p><p>James 1:5</p><p>Nehemiah 4:9</p><p>Proverbs 21:31</p><p>1 Corinthians 3:6-7</p><p><br></p><p>Topics and Keywords:</p><p>Four keys to trusting God: look, consult, build, rest</p><p>Who is your Egypt — what you run to before running to God</p><p>King Hezekiah and the Assyrian threat</p><p>The two sins of Judah: trusting Egypt, failing to consult God</p><p>How to consult the Lord — Scripture, prayer, godly counsel, surrender</p><p>Gideon's fleece as an avoidance strategy</p><p>The Joshua 9 warning — signing agreements without consulting God</p><p>Building with a long-term perspective</p><p>The farmer principle — plant, water, cultivate, but the harvest belongs to God</p><p>Resting in God's promises instead of anxiety</p><p>185,000 Assyrians dead by morning</p><p>Repentance in each of the four areas</p>