Lord, this powerful prayer that Hezekiah lifted in his illness as he was slated to die moves me to send an entreaty on my behalf. I pray, not because I am ill or distressed in any way. I pray Hezekiah’s sentiment because it is sound and meaningful. Lord, please remember that I have walked before … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God answered Hezekiah’s prayer, “Turn back, and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to … Read more
Father, the way you weave your Word so that the Old Testament verses point toward the New Testament amazes me. The man asked Elisha how his provision could feed so many, as did the apostles ask Jesus in Matthew 15. Jesus spoke similarly to the apostles before feeding the four thousand. Types and shadows tie … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God provides, “A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And Elisha said, ‘Give to the men, that they may eat.’ But his servant said, ‘How can I set this before … Read more
Father, your Word says Jehoshaphat was a godly king. The threat of drought loomed over the armies of Judah, Israel and Edom in the battle with the king of Moab. They sought the help of the prophet Elisha, who responded to their plea because he honored King Jehoshaphat. They went to God instead of avoiding … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King Jehoshaphat turned to God in his crisis instead of avoiding God in the drought, “And he [Elisha] said, ‘Thus says the LORD, “I will make this dry streambed full of pools.” For thus says the LORD, “You shall not see wind or rain, but that streambed shall be … Read more
Father in Heaven, thank You for waking me this morning. Thank You for supplying my needs physically, emotionally and spiritually. Thank You for your Holy Spirit who guides my steps. As You used the prophets to warn your stiff-necked people of upcoming wrath because of their disobedience, so, your Holy Spirit prompts me toward repentance … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God warned of His upcoming judgement, “Behold, the days are coming, when all that is in your house, and that which your fathers have stored up till this day, shall be carried to Babylon. Nothing shall be left, says the LORD.” (2 Kings 20:17 ESV) Thus says the LORD … Read more
Father, You have heard my prayers and answered. I publicly thank You in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Turn back, and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God heard Hezekiah’s prayer of faithfulness and answered, “Turn back, and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day you … Read more