2 Kings 20:1-2,5

[1] In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live.’

[2] Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord, saying,

[5]“Return and tell 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; surely I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord.

As this word comes to king Hezekiah to set right his household matters as he may not live long, today God is telling us too.

We need to be prepared to leave this life and enter into His glory anytime. So, we need to settle allotments for our family members before our death. People write legal document for their children regarding their land and properties. Thus, preparing for their death.

Similarly, we as believers need to be ready spiritually to leave this earthly life anytime. Jesus can come anytime to take HIS church. So, we need to be ready anytime. This preparation requires us to be in constant connection with God transforming in HIS likeness.

Luke 12:19 we see a foolish man who is joyfully talking to his own soul rejoicing in his prosperity without knowing that his money and overfilling barn is not going to help his soul. But the soul or our inner real man needs to be with God always to be healthy.

Here we see about king Hezekiah who was a very good king. God had done many wonderful deeds in the life of king Hezekiah. 2king 18:2;4 Reveals us that from the time Hezekiah became the king of Judah at the age of 25 years  , he was very careful in following  all the instructions that God had given through Moses and brought great revival and reformation among the people of Judah. He delivered the people from idolatry and turned them towards the true worship of God.

First, 2 Kings 18:5,6 King Hezekiah did not turn away from God, but was always depending on God trusting HIM alone.

It means our soul is always clinging unto God in all situations. None of this world’s troubles or desires should be able to separate him from God. We should have very close relation with God. GOD should be happy with our life.

Secondly, he walked according to all that God taught to Moses.

If a man is very religious, but doesn’t walk according to the statutes of God, his devotion is in vain.

Thirdly, he did not turn back from God and was consistent in following God.   2kings 18: 7 says so God was with him.  Because he was always in God’s presence.

David to Solomon

(1 Chronicles 28:9-10)

“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.

David tasted God’s goodness and so instructed his son Solomon to be very careful in following God’s commands.

He taught his son that God has a greater purpose in his life and so advised him to be very careful in obeying God.

In bible, we see so many examples like Moses, Joseph, Jacob, David who always hold on to God and rejoiced to be in God’s presence. Moses did not want to go anywhere without God. Joseph even in prison was with God. God promised Jacob that wherever he goes God will be with him and fulfill HIS promise to him. (Genesis 28:15)

Is it possible to be with God always?

Yes, that’s why God had given us Holy Spirit to always be with us and guide us. Immanuel means God with us.

God wants to be with us. So, we should be careful enough to not grieve the Holy Spirit in us (Eph 4:30). When we seek to please God in meditating bible, prayer and fasting God does wonderful deeds (2 Chro 26:5)

2 kings 20:2. We see king Hezekiah turned towards wall and cried.

We might think why God would take away such a good person so early in his young age of 30’s, but the death of saints is pleasing to God. He wasn’t afraid of death but was worried of leaving behind his people who are just learning to turn towards God. He was worried thinking there will be none to lead them after his death. All saints of God including apostle Paul and David were eagerly waiting to die and meet their Lord Jesus. (2 Corinthians 5:8)

 Hezekiah upon knowing his dreadful disease, wholeheartedly cried unto God, totally cutting off from the world and prayed earnestly. Immediately God answered his prayer and send word of adding 15 yrs to his life. ( V 5)

Acts 12 we see how the church prayed earnestly for Peter and God miraculously brought Peter out of prison.

Diseases occur due to many reasons. God did not say we won’t get any disease.   We might get disease due to many reasons

1) because of sin in the past life

2) can be an allowed from God to test our love for God, like in the life of Job to find out whom we rely upon primarily God or man?

James 5:13,15 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Yes, even today God watches our tears and listens to our prayers of faith.  God extended the life of Hezekiah by 15 more years seeing his tears.

HE is the same God today.

If we are with HIM, GOD is with us and hears our prayers and answers and delivers us from any grave situation.

Let’s not accept sickness in our body but pray in faith for healing from our Father God in JESUS mighty name.

HE will heal us, and we will glorify HIM.

Halleluiah. May God bless.