King Hezekiah was the son of
a wicked king Ahaz. But, King Hezekiah “…he did what was right in the eyes of
the LORD…. (2 Kings 18:1-3) “He trusted in the LORD…, so that there was none
like him among all the kings of Judah after him, nor among those who were before
him.” (2 Kings 18:4-5)
In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at
the point of death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said
to him, “Thus says the LORD, ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die; you
shall not recover.’” Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to
the LORD, saying, “Now, O LORD, please remember how I have walked before you in
faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight.”
And Hezekiah wept bitterly. (2 Kings 20:1-3)
And before Isaiah had gone
out of the middle court, the word of the LORD came to him: “Turn back, and say
to Hezekiah the leader of my people, Thus says the LORD, the God of David your
father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal
you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the LORD, and I will add
fifteen years to your life. I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of
the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city for my own sake and for my
servant David's sake.” (1 Kings 20:4-6)
Praise the Lord.
May God bless you and give
you long life as you trust in Him and receive His Son Jesus Christ as your
personal Lord and Saviour.
