Today we read some of the additional details about Hezekiah and his son Manasseh that we mentioned yesterday. 2 Chronicles gives a more comprehensive look at what happened to them.
I am fascinated by 2 Chronicles 32:31, which says, "God withdrew from Hezekiah in order to test him and to see what was really in his heart." (NLT) It's easy for some people to serve God when they are awash with blessings. Take away those blessings and their commitment goes away, also. O, how I want to be faithful to God in good times and bad!
Some folks also forget all about God when times are good. They're having too much "fun" to spend time with Him. But let adversity enter their lives, and they cry to Him "Why me, Father?" and return home. Weird, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteGreat observation, LJ! It works both ways.
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