Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD. And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake. 2 Kings 20:5-6 KJV
Hezekiah became sick with an illness that would bring death. Isaiah the prophet told him to set his house in order. I have been with others when they were given such news it is never easy. Understandably Hezekiah was heartbroken, he prayed that God would spare his life, and he cried. God answered his prayer and extended his life by fifteen years. If you knew you only had fifteen years to live what would you do with them? We are not given the details of those years but we are told he bore a son. After his death Manasseh became king at just twelve years of age. Manasseh became the most-wicked king of Judah to set on the throne. Hezekiah’s extended life became a nightmare for Judah.
Lord, rather than extended days, I would like the days I do have to count for good. Help me put my house in order now that my legacy would have a godly influence for You.
