Post by Woody Williams on Jul 2, 2012 7:42:07 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- II Kings 20:1-7
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In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. The
prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says
the LORD: Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not
recover." Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the
LORD: "Remember now, O LORD, I implore you, how I have walked before
you in faithfulness with a whole heart, and have done what is good in
your sight." Hezekiah wept bitterly. Before Isaiah had gone out of
the middle court, the word of the LORD came to him: "Turn back, and
say to Hezekiah prince of my people, Thus says the LORD, the God of
your ancestor David: I have heard your prayer, I have seen your
tears; indeed, I will heal you; on the third day you shall go up to
the house of the LORD. I will add fifteen years to your life. 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." Then Isaiah said, "Bring a lump of figs. Let them take it and
apply it to the boil, so that he may recover."
Devotional
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There are many healing examples in the Old Testament. The healing of
King Hezekiah is one of the most prominent. The prophet Isaiah
receives a word from God that Hezekiah will be healed and that he
will live thirteen more years. Isaiah delivers that word to Hezekiah
and in addition, offers some medical advice - putting figs on the
boil. God has always been the Healer of his people.
Prayer
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Give me courage to look to you as my Healer, Lord. Amen
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In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. The
prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says
the LORD: Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not
recover." Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the
LORD: "Remember now, O LORD, I implore you, how I have walked before
you in faithfulness with a whole heart, and have done what is good in
your sight." Hezekiah wept bitterly. Before Isaiah had gone out of
the middle court, the word of the LORD came to him: "Turn back, and
say to Hezekiah prince of my people, Thus says the LORD, the God of
your ancestor David: I have heard your prayer, I have seen your
tears; indeed, I will heal you; on the third day you shall go up to
the house of the LORD. I will add fifteen years to your life. 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." Then Isaiah said, "Bring a lump of figs. Let them take it and
apply it to the boil, so that he may recover."
Devotional
----------
There are many healing examples in the Old Testament. The healing of
King Hezekiah is one of the most prominent. The prophet Isaiah
receives a word from God that Hezekiah will be healed and that he
will live thirteen more years. Isaiah delivers that word to Hezekiah
and in addition, offers some medical advice - putting figs on the
boil. God has always been the Healer of his people.
Prayer
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Give me courage to look to you as my Healer, Lord. Amen