Scripture: 2 Kings 20: 1-3
In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover.” Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, “Remember, Lord, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
Scripture Commentary:
Isaiah tells Hezekiah he is going to die soon and there is nothing that can be done. Death will happen to all of us and there is nothing we can do about it. It’s an appointment each of us will have to keep.
The question before you is what are you doing before you die? Are you out partying and lounging around doing nothing or are you serving God to the best of your ability?
Your arrival date is recorded in the book of life as is your departure date. But as you read on in 2 Kings 20, you see that God says, “I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you.” Hezekiah does not die right away; He is given 15 more years.
Maybe someone you know was told they would die soon. Maybe it was you. But it didn’t happen and more time was given. Did you acknowledge God for what He did? Did you thank Him? And what will you do with that time?
Life is a one-time gift from God. And death, also, is part of the journey.
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