In chapter 38, Hezekiah spoke these words after getting a new lease on life, "Like a weaver, I've rolled up the carpet of my life as God cuts me free of the loom." With the last 15 years of his life, the bonus round, he has humbled himself enough to understand who is in charge here, who gives and takes away. He is blessing God's name like Job. He is understanding his role and God's role in his life.
Yesterday I preached that "there is no greater enemy than death". Jesus has defeated sin, death, and the devil. Death is now just a little hurdle that we clear between this side of eternal life and the other side. For those who trust Jesus, death is no enemy.
In chapter 39, Hezekiah learns of what the future holds for his sons. His response? "Good. If God says so, it's good." But within himself he was thinking, "But surely nothing bad will happen in my lifetime. I'll enjoy peace and stability as long as I live."
How short-sighted! What happens in the lives of our children and grandchildren long after we are gone does matter. We are to leave a legacy of faith, one that will get them through the good and bad times.
Finally, we move into the messages of comfort...
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Well said Matthew, leaving a legacy of Faith is one of the most important things we are charged to do as parents. Making sure our kids can rely on their relationship with God is what will get them thru anything life throws their way.
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