Isaiah names Assyria as a rod, but a rod is never the hand. The empire could press against Israel and Judah, yet it could not become the Lord of history. We followed this crisis through Kings and the Prophets, from Samaria's fall to Hezekiah's prayer and the hope of the righteous King. Watch with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIaKwYx6Nxc Where do you need to remember today that the rod is not the hand?