JUNE 25 - THE LORD HEARS HEZEKIAH
READ 2 Kings 20
In answer to Hezekiah’s prayer, the Lord extends his life.
INSIGHT
Hezekiah’s contribution to our lives is probably very great. We read of his zeal for the house of Jehovah and for the worship of Jehovah and of his strict adherence to the Davidic traditions (2 Chronicles 29:3-19; 20-27; 30). His delight is in the Word of Jehovah. In 2 Chronicles 31:21, we read of the “work” which Hezekiah began &”in the law and in the commandment.” Apparently he formed a guild of men for this devout literary work. These “men of Hezekiah” evidently included Isaiah (2 Kings 19:2) and also had a hand in shaping the book of Proverbs (Proverbs 25:1). What a contribution this ancient one has made to our lives today!
PRAYER
The Lord’s dominion is forever, and we can praise Him that He never changes:
Sing a new song to him;
Play skillfully on the strings,
With a joyful shout.
For the word of the Lord is right,
And all his work is trustworthy.
He loves righteousness and justice;
The earth is full of the Lord’s unfailing love
(Psalm 33:3-5).
Pause for personal praise and thanksgiving. Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Let me hear joy and gladness;
Let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Turn your face away from my sins
And blot out all my guilt (Psalm 51:7-9).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Don’t store up for yourselves treasures on earth,
Where moth and rust destroy
And where thieves break in and steal.
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
Where neither moth nor rust destroys,
And where thieves don’t break in and steal
(Matthew 6:19-20).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
The God of all grace,
Who called you to his eternal glory in Christ,
Will himself restore, establish, strengthen,
And support you after you have suffered a little while.
To him be dominion forever. Amen (1 Peter 5:10-11).
In answer to Hezekiah’s prayer, the Lord extends his life.
INSIGHT
Hezekiah’s contribution to our lives is probably very great. We read of his zeal for the house of Jehovah and for the worship of Jehovah and of his strict adherence to the Davidic traditions (2 Chronicles 29:3-19; 20-27; 30). His delight is in the Word of Jehovah. In 2 Chronicles 31:21, we read of the “work” which Hezekiah began &”in the law and in the commandment.” Apparently he formed a guild of men for this devout literary work. These “men of Hezekiah” evidently included Isaiah (2 Kings 19:2) and also had a hand in shaping the book of Proverbs (Proverbs 25:1). What a contribution this ancient one has made to our lives today!
PRAYER
The Lord’s dominion is forever, and we can praise Him that He never changes:
Sing a new song to him;
Play skillfully on the strings,
With a joyful shout.
For the word of the Lord is right,
And all his work is trustworthy.
He loves righteousness and justice;
The earth is full of the Lord’s unfailing love
(Psalm 33:3-5).
Pause for personal praise and thanksgiving. Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Let me hear joy and gladness;
Let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Turn your face away from my sins
And blot out all my guilt (Psalm 51:7-9).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Don’t store up for yourselves treasures on earth,
Where moth and rust destroy
And where thieves break in and steal.
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
Where neither moth nor rust destroys,
And where thieves don’t break in and steal
(Matthew 6:19-20).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- Greater love for others
- The work of missions in Australia
- Your activities for the day
Offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
The God of all grace,
Who called you to his eternal glory in Christ,
Will himself restore, establish, strengthen,
And support you after you have suffered a little while.
To him be dominion forever. Amen (1 Peter 5:10-11).
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