Isa 31:3 “Now the Egyptians are men, and not
God; and their horses’ flesh, and not Spirit…”
When Israel found themselves under attack by the Assyrians
(ch. 30) they turned to Egypt, a picture of the world/man, for help rather than
the faithfulness and strength of God. Isaiah makes a profound statement of
clarity in stating “are men, not God.” It’s good for men
to “know themselves to be but men” (Psa 9:20). What results can man
orchestrate in comparison to God? Isaiah states, like a lion roaring over his
prey, though a multitude of shepherds are called against him he will not be
afraid or depress himself in the matter. Despite the Egyptians power of horses
and chariots, they’re flesh and not Spirit, and therefore, as strong as they
are, they become wearied with a long march or battle. We must find our strength
and faith in the Spirit of God, and not the Flesh of men; (Deut 3:22 “You
shall not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who fights for you.”) God’s power and faithfulness are without limitations,
man’s flesh can only offer the best of intentions with great limits. The flesh
has fault, the Spirit has strength.
As man, if we apply the faith God will provide the fight…
HSAY
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