Scripture

2 Kings 19

Focus Scripture: 2 Kings 19:15

And Hezekiah prayed to the Lord: “Lord, the God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you alone are God over all the kingdoms of the Earth. Give ear, Lord, and hear; open your eyes Lord and see. Listen to the words Sennacherib has sent to ridicule the living God.

Observation

Here we see the Israelites surrounded by enemies. Enemies who have conquered many lands and territories, each time burning the land’s false gods. They assume once again that the God of Israel will be one more to fall. They mock God in a letter to Hezekiah. The Israelites are outgunned and things look bleak. In the focus verse above, we see a prayer of desperation as Hezekiah calls out to God. As we read on, we see our God answers and will not be mocked.

Application

Have you ever prayed a prayer of desperation? Have you ever been at the end of your rope? That’s a special prayer. It’s often preceded by repentance. It’s often happens right after our pride breaks and we finally understand that this is bigger than us. It’s bigger than our power and our abilities. What do you need to cry out to the living God today about? I am convinced he is able. We can’t see the big picture. He can. In his infinite wisdom, he can calm storms, and often more important, calm the passengers in the boat amongst the storm.

Prayer

Living God. Help. We are desperate for you.  -Amen