2 Kings 19
INSTANT REACTION
What do we do when trials suddenly hit us, when bad things happen, or when it looks like the world as we know it will fall apart and swallow us up? Hezekiah had an instant reaction. When the Rabshakeh called out his treats and promises to Hezekiah in the hearing of all the people on the wall in Jerusalem, this is what Hezekiah did. “As soon as Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house of the LORD.” (2 Kings 19 v 1 ESV).

Then, when the Rabshakeh sent a letter to Hezekiah continuing the blasphemy, Hezekiah did this: “Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers and read it; and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD and spread it before the LORD. And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD.” (v 14 – 15).

Humbling himself and turning to God were his instant reactions. It takes practice in little things, so that we can be ready for the big ones. Let us be humble and turn to God today.

May our prayers be heard by God this week and may God grant your requests to his glory.

With love in our Lord,
Robert

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