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

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.

Exact Scripture References:

Isaiah 31:1-9

2 Kings 19:14-35

2 Kings 18

Joshua 9:14

Judges 6

Hebrews 12:1

Matthew 6:33

James 1:5

Nehemiah 4:9

Proverbs 21:31

1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Topics and Keywords:

Four keys to trusting God: look, consult, build, rest

Who is your Egypt — what you run to before running to God

King Hezekiah and the Assyrian threat

The two sins of Judah: trusting Egypt, failing to consult God

How to consult the Lord — Scripture, prayer, godly counsel, surrender

Gideon's fleece as an avoidance strategy

The Joshua 9 warning — signing agreements without consulting God

Building with a long-term perspective

The farmer principle — plant, water, cultivate, but the harvest belongs to God

Resting in God's promises instead of anxiety

185,000 Assyrians dead by morning

Repentance in each of the four areas