2 Kings 18:3 He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.
Finally we have a king who removes the high places, King Hezekiah. He begins his reign strong, but he stumbles. When Sennacherib, king of Assyria attacks and captures the fortified cities of Judah, Hezekiah doubts the LORD, sending a message to Assyria telling Sennacherib that he was wrong and offering to pay if he will withdraw.
2 Kings 18:4 He removed these high places, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles.
Again, it is so easy for me to sit in my recliner and judge Hezekiah for his weakness. But what would I have done in the same situation? Would I have kept my eyes on Jesus or would I have doubted?
2 Kings 18:13 In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked all the fortified cities of Judah and captured them.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that the enemy is tricky and will use everything in his power to undermine my confidence in You. Give me strength to see past his lies. Draw me closer to You. Always. Amen.
2 Kings 18:14 So Hezekiah king of Judah sent this message to the king of Assyria at Lachish: “I have done wrong. Withdraw from me and I will pay whatever you demand of me….
Have a blessed day.
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