power of prayer – Be Still…

Read James 5:13-18

What happens when we pray, and no healing takes place? I’m sure you’ve had that happen in your life. Wrestling with God in those moments is difficult. We can feel like God has left us behind or turned a deaf ear to our cries!

Some of us blame God and even turn away. That’s never the answer. God has his reasons for answering prayer the way he does. Not healing is God saying no to our request. I learned a long time ago it doesn’t do any good to get mad at God or demand my way. I may never understand why God allowed someone else to be healed but not the person I prayed about. I trust God knows best, even when I cannot see.

Read 2 Kings 20:12-21

Did Hezekiah feel invincible after God healed him, or was his “danger radar” simply malfunctioning? His actions toward the Babylonian envoys were certainly very hospitable. I’m surprised Hezekiah didn’t question the motives of the Babylonian envoy’s visit. Could there have been a hidden agenda besides sending a “glad you’re well” gift?

There is certainly some intrigue here, especially if the Babylonians were indeed sending a search party to do some reconnaissance. Even when Isaiah brought to Hezekiah’s attention that everything would someday be taken away to Babylon, the true magnitude of that reality didn’t seem to phase Hezekiah. He seemed more relieved it wasn’t going to happen on “his watch” as king.

Tag: power of prayer

James 5:13-18 – The Power of Prayer

Read James 5:13-18

2 Kings 20:12-21 – Evil is Lurking

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