What is One More Time?

Pastor Hilton draws from Psalm 27:1-3, emphasizing that true confidence comes from preparation and trust in God, not in human ability or relationships. He contrasts King Ahaz, who relied on political alliances with Assyria, with his son Hezekiah, who initially tried to trust God but still leaned on Egypt for military strength. When Assyria threatened Judah, the enemy questioned Hezekiah's confidence, asking where he placed his trust. Despite pressure and doubt, Hezekiah remembered the prophet Isaiah’s words: 'In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.' Instead of panicking or forming new alliances, Hezekiah took his troubling letter from the enemy and spread it before the Lord in the temple, praying earnestly. Pastor Hilton stresses that God hears such prayers and reminds believers of His past faithfulness. He urges the congregation to stop relying on their own understanding or human solutions and instead bring their urgent situations—their 'letters'—to the altar. The message calls for a return to quiet trust in God, arguing that the same God who delivered Israel time and again can and will deliver them now, if they place their confidence in Him rather than in themselves or others.