Solace in sovereignty

Sennacharib, at the pinnacle of his power, thought that he had escaped the sovereignty of God. He had conquered many nations and now he defied the God of Israel and threatened Jerusalem. God spoke through Isaiah, “Have you not heard? I planned all of this long ago and now I am bringing it about.” (Isa 37:26). At the height of his power, Sennacharib was abruptly turned about when the Angel of the Lord killed 185,000 of his soldiers in one night (Isa 37:36). The king of Assyria returned home in fear and shame only to be murdered by his own sons (2Ch 32:20). No matter how successful you are, even when you’re at the top of your game, you are not in control. When you fail miserably and you’re at the bottom of the world, you are not out of God’s hand. “Why are you in despair O my soul? Why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God for I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.” (Psa 43:5)