Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah, and he did what was good and right and faithful before the Lord his God. And every work that he undertook in the service of the house of God and in accordance with the law and the commandments, seeking his God, he did with all his heart, and prospered. After these things and these acts of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah and encamped against the fortified cities, thinking to win them for himself. 2 Chronicles 31:20-32:1(ESV)
Wouldn't it be great if the story ended after the word "prospered"? Hezekiah sought the Lord. He ridded the land from idols. He restored temple worship. He called the people from both Judah and Israel to celebrate the Passover. He pursued God with his whole heart. He prospered.
And then came trouble. Like my dad would say, if you don't have troubles now, don't worry. They're coming. Why the biggest battle of Hezekiah's life after all he's done for God?
I don't know if we ever get a complete answer in this life. We just get warnings from God that we will have trials, that the Christian life is a warfare, that our final rest and victory will be when we get to heaven.
Hezekiah's biggest battle turned into his biggest victory because he met it with faith and courage. Let's hope and pray it is that way with us. Let's pray that we too, till the end of our days, will meet whatever God sends us with the same faith and courage.
It's not over till it's over. Keep on with God.
Wouldn't it be great if the story ended after the word "prospered"? Hezekiah sought the Lord. He ridded the land from idols. He restored temple worship. He called the people from both Judah and Israel to celebrate the Passover. He pursued God with his whole heart. He prospered.
And then came trouble. Like my dad would say, if you don't have troubles now, don't worry. They're coming. Why the biggest battle of Hezekiah's life after all he's done for God?
I don't know if we ever get a complete answer in this life. We just get warnings from God that we will have trials, that the Christian life is a warfare, that our final rest and victory will be when we get to heaven.
Hezekiah's biggest battle turned into his biggest victory because he met it with faith and courage. Let's hope and pray it is that way with us. Let's pray that we too, till the end of our days, will meet whatever God sends us with the same faith and courage.
It's not over till it's over. Keep on with God.
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