New
York City before 911. Beautiful isn’t it? I remember seeing it from
the sky a few days after the destruction of 2001 and that image will
be part of my memory forever. What happened on 911 was terrible, but
there is another side to that memory. With all that happened, I
remember The U.S.A. uniting as I had never seen it do so in my
lifetime and that was a wonderful thing to behold.
Question:
What do we do when faced with something awful, something
life-changing, something totally out of our control? Here is one
man’s reaction to such a situation...
2
Kings 20 ( World English
Bible )
[1] In
those days Hezekiah was sick and dying. Isaiah the prophet the son of
Amoz came to him, and said to him, “Yahweh says, ‘Set your house
in order; for you will die, and not live.’”
[2] Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to Yahweh, saying, [3] “Remember now, Yahweh, I beg you, how I have walked before you in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
[2] Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to Yahweh, saying, [3] “Remember now, Yahweh, I beg you, how I have walked before you in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
[4] Before
Isaiah had gone out into the middle part of the city, Yahweh’s word
came to him, saying, [5] “Turn
back, and tell Hezekiah the prince of my people, ‘Yahweh, the God
of David your father, says, “I have heard your prayer. I have seen
your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day, you will go up
to Yahweh’s house. [6] I
will add to your days fifteen years. I will deliver you and this city
out of the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for
my own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.”’”
Today,
people all over the world are suffering from the Coronavirus. Several
million people have been infected that we know about, with probably
several million more out
there.
What would we do if faced with a death sentence as a result of this
disease? Hopefully, we will remember Hezekiah’s example and turn to
God for help. I can only tell you that from my own personal
experience that God does answer prayer and numerous times has
provided for me in ways I just never thought possible. Remember the
twin towers, not as a symbol of the evil that was done, but rather
that America pulled together and became greater as a result. Also,
remember Hezekiah- he turned to God and was blessed. Good example to
remember and follow. You will be blessed if you turn to God in your
hour of need. Why? Because God loves you and will bless the one who
has a contrite heart. Trust God, pray for our nation and watch what
happens.