“When you’ve done all you can…” (part one)

He was the King of Jerusalem and had served God. He had torn down idols and followed the Lord with his whole heart. His name was King Hezekiah. But sometimes, even when we serve God, there are times when we face difficult situations in our lives. King Hezekiah had gotten sick… and the Lord had sent His prophet, Isaiah, to King Hezekiah with a message. No, it was not a good message. It was a bad one… “Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.” (Isaiah 38:1) That’s not “good news.” That’s “bad news!” This had come from the mouth of the prophet, and God had sent this message to the King…

The Bible says, “Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the Lord […] And Hezekiah wept sore.” (Isaiah 38:2-3) We all fight battles in our lifetime. Our days are filled with “good news” and “bad news.” But when you have done all you can do, “turn your face to the wall and cry unto the Lord.”

God sent the Prophet Isaiah back to the King… “I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years!” (Isaiah 38:5) God not only healed him but delivered him from his enemy! “When you’ve done all you can, turn your face to the wall.” Sherry