Fulfillment of prophecy in the Scriptures reassures us that other prophecies yet to be fulfilled will be. A prophet is a person who speaks on behalf of the Lord. Amos 3:7 Indeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants, the prophets.[1] In this verse, the Lord tells us He …
Reassurance is something we all need, both as children and adults. There are times when the waves of life roll over us, and we need the firm grip of the Lord holding on to us, giving reassurance. Perhaps the waves of life seem to be hammering you, and the Lord wants to tell you that …
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 …