2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38-39;Psalm 75; 1 Peter 2

"Go and tell Hezekiah, "Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: "I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will add to your days fifteen years."  Isaiah 38:5

Hezekiah has been told by the prophet Isaiah that he will die of his illness.  Instead of accepting his fate he turns to prayer.  I am so grateful for Hezekiah's response to his illness and even more grateful for the Lord who hears his cry.  On a daily basis I hear reports that are similar if not much like the one Hezekiah recieved from the prophet.  Today I was informed of a child who was having wisdom teeth pulled and went into a comma and may have brain damage.  Weekly I'm told of families that are in danger of losing there homes or jobs.  It is never inappropriate to turn to the Lord in any circumstance.  God alone can provide healing, and any other type of provision.  He does so by miracle means, by natural means, and by human means.  In two of our readings today we read that Hezekiah's deliverance from death, came from God.  Let your response today be like Hezekiah, cry out to the Lord, He is your deliverer and healer.

Praying and believing with you,
Pastor Joe