by Mike Durrill
[14] Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. - Isaiah 37:14 ESV
What a story of faith, courage, and hope in the face of certain destruction! King Hezekiah's response to adversity is to go to the One whose glory is seen in the midst of difficult times.
I think of the tragedy that has occurred in our beloved state this past week. A man mocked God by assaulting and killing human life. Our inward responses have been normal - unbelief, sadness, grief, anger, and a desire to do something. King Hezekiah demonstrates where to go and what to do.
Go up to the presence of God and spread it before him. The word "spread" carries the idea of "breaking it in pieces" or "leaving no stone unturned". In other word's pray through it! Every angle. Walk through your thoughts with the Lord. Plead with Him on the basis of His Truth. "Spread" it out before Him and then step back and trust that He will work.
It is our privilege as Christians to come directly before the throne of grace and seek Him in time of need.
When King Sennacharib mocked the God of Israel...it didn't take long for justice to be served and for God to be glorified.
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