The Assyrian king tried to get Hezekiah to doubt God and surrender. Instead, Hezekiah used praise as a weapon. In response to a letter, Hezekiah went to the Temple and laid the letter before God. Hezekiah chose to look up to God in prayer. 2 Kings 19: 15 And Hezekiah prayed this prayer before the Lord: …
The King of Assyria used spiritual psychological warfare against King Hezekiah to get Jerusalem to surrender. Psychological warfare can be defined as “using propaganda to demoralize the enemy, to break his will to fight or resist.”[1] Assyria’s propaganda included a spiritual element as it mocked God. 2 Kings 19: 10This message is for King Hezekiah …
The words “don’t fear” are often repeated in God’s word. But what does that mean when the Lord reminds us not to fear? Are you wrong to feel fear when you are diagnosed with a severe health issue or you have lost your job? I don’t believe you are wrong because God has designed our …
We need to be seeking Godly advice throughout our lives, especially when we have come to the end of ourselves. When we are children, we learn to ask for help because we don’t know. Children raise their hands in a classroom or bring their questions to an adult. They are curious, and they need help …
As Assyria was threatening to attack Jerusalem, we see Hezekiah and his friends in sackcloth. 2 Kings 19:1As soon as King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house of the Lord. 2 And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the secretary, and …
As Naaman comes to know the true God, we see his efforts to live out the faith. 2 Kings 5: 15 Then Naaman and his entire party went back to find the man of God. They stood before him, and Naaman said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in …
Realizing who God is was an experience that happened to Naaman, the commander of the Army of Aram. The Holy Spirit must open our hearts for us to come to faith. Perhaps the Lord is calling you today to open your eyes to who He is. Revelation 3:20 Look! I stand at the door and knock. …
In the story of Naaman, we see that his friends bring clarity to the situation. Naaman was the commander of the Aram army and had come to Elisha to heal his leprosy. He was used to others bowing before him because of his position. Elisha did not come out to meet him and sent a …
Refusing the Word of God has been the demise of many people who turn away from the Lord because of pride. It must sadden God when He wants to lead us, and we refuse. Our refusal to be led will cause pain for ourselves and others. The story of Naaman is a beautiful example of …
The government can’t save you. This was true in the days of the Kings of Israel and is also true today. Naaman was a great commander of the army of Aram, but he had leprosy. Although the King of Aram greatly admired Naaman, he could not cure him. In God’s divine mercy, a young girl …