Day 203: Chronological Bible in One Year
Reading: 2 Kings 20:1-19, Isaiah 38, 2 Chronicles 32:24-31, Isaiah 39
Devotional:
Hezekiah's life was extended by 15 years after he cried out to God in illness (2 Kings 20, Isaiah 38). His testimony reveals God's power to reverse death. Yet, after his healing, pride crept in—especially when envoys from Babylon came to inquire of the miracle (Isaiah 39). Instead of glorifying God, he showed off his wealth.
This sequence of events demonstrates that sometimes the greater test comes after the breakthrough. While Hezekiah passed the test of affliction through prayer, he momentarily failed the test of prosperity by allowing pride to take root (2 Chronicles 32:25). Thankfully, he later humbled himself and averted greater judgment.
Our lives mirror this cycle at times. When we are desperate, we pray with tears. When God answers, we may forget the humility that attracted His attention in the first place. But God watches both how we receive mercy and how we respond to it.
Let this be a reminder: healing is a blessing, but humility sustains it. Every testimony should return the glory to God. Hezekiah’s moment of pride became a prophecy of Babylonian captivity (Isaiah 39), yet his eventual repentance delayed that judgment.
Will you pass the test that follows your miracle?
Prayer: Lord, help me not only to seek You in times of need but also to remain humble in seasons of blessing. Let pride never rob me of what You’ve given. Teach me to always return the glory to You, knowing that all I have is from Your hand. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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