Today's Sufficient Grace

Isaiah records Judah's fear as they realize that King Rezin of Aram and King Pekah of Israel are planning an assault of Judah. The prophet relays to Ahaz the king of Judah that God is ready to defend her and he is to ask for a sign.  In the end, God gives a sign -- a sign that relates to the impending events but also relates to the coming of the Messiah.

The Savior will be called Immanuel at his birth. He will be a descendant of King David, whose father’s name was Jesse. He will establish a kingdom and draw to himself a remnant of those who love God.

God's promise to His remnant is found in Isaiah 8:9–10 (ESV) as He addresses the marauding nations,

⁹ Be broken, you peoples, and be shattered; give ear, all you far countries; strap on your armor and be shattered; strap on your armor and be shattered. ¹⁰ Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; speak a word, but it will not stand, for God is with us.

"In view of Immanuel’s future triumph, Isaiah announces that the enemies of God who gather against his people will be shattered (cf. Gen. 3:15)." [1]  "Its theme is very similar to that of Psalm 2, both passages having messianic overtones. Both generalize rather than specify particular foes, for they state a great principle that is for ever true: God's purpose is proof against all that people or nations—any person or nation can do." [2]

“The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.” (Psalm 33:11, ESV)  

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1.  Crossway Bibles. (2008). The ESV Study Bible (p. 1256). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

2. Expositor's Bible Commentary, The, Pradis CD-ROM:Isaiah/Exposition of Isaiah/I. Oracles Concerning Judah and Jerusalem (1:1-12:6)/K. The Sign of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz (8:1-10), Book Version: 4.0.2