1 God said to Isaiah, “Write big words on a big sign: Maher-shalal-hash-baz.” 2 God brought two men to see it: Uriah and Zechariah. 3 Isaiah’s wife had a baby boy. God said, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz.” 4 Before the boy can say “Dad” or “Mom,” the money of Damascus and Samaria will be taken by the king of Assyria. ➡️ 5 God spoke to Isaiah again. ️ 6 The people did not want the calm little water of Shiloah. They were glad about Rezin and the son of Remaliah. 7 So God will bring a big river: the king of Assyria and his big army. It will flood the land. ️ 8 The flood will go into Judah and rise up to the neck. It will cover your land wide, Immanuel. 9 You all far nations, get ready, but you will break. Put on armor, but you will still break. ️ 10 You all make plans and talk, but it will not work. God is with us. ❌ 11 God held Isaiah strong and warned him, “Do not live like these people.” ✋ 12 Do not say, “secret bad plan,” like they say. Do not fear what they fear. Do not be scared. 13 Treat the Lord as special. Fear only God. ✨ 14 God will be a safe home for some. But to many in Israel, He will be like a rock that makes them trip, a trap for the people in Jerusalem. 15 Many will trip, fall, and be caught. 16 Isaiah said, “Tie up this message. Keep the lesson safe with my friends who learn.” 17 Isaiah said, “I will wait for the Lord. I will hope in Him.” ⏳ 18 Isaiah said, “I and the children God gave me are signs for Israel. God lives on Mount Zion.” ⛰️ 19 Some will say, “Go ask people who talk to the dead.” Do not do that. Ask God! Do not ask the dead for the living. 20 Look at God’s word and His lesson. If they do not say this, they have no light. ❌ 21 The people will walk in the land hungry and tired. They will be angry. They will speak bad about their king and about God. 22 They will look at the earth and see dark and pain. They will be pushed into deep dark.