Confident HopeJesus Teaches about Hope
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) Why Do You DoubtIsaiah 38:16-20
New International Version16 Lord, by such things people live;
and my spirit finds life in them too.
You restored me to health
and let me live.
17 Surely it was for my benefit
that I suffered such anguish.
In your love, you kept me
from the pit of destruction;
you have put all my sins
behind your back.
18 For the grave cannot praise you,
death cannot sing your praise;
those who go down to the pit
cannot hope for your faithfulness.
19 The living, the living—they praise you,
as I am doing today;
parents tell their children
about your faithfulness. 20 The Lord will save me,
and we will sing with stringed instruments
all the days of our lives
in the temple of the Lord. For ReflectionHezekiah pleaded with God to extend his life. Haven been given five more years, Hezekiah realizes that his suffering was a source of growth. Even in his suffering, God protected him. His gratitude is express in his praise of God and his witness to God's love. Hezekiah's doubt has turned into confidence in God's saving grace. PrayPray and listen for the wisdom of God. Offer prayers of thanksgiving and praise. Pray and realize that God has your best interest as God's first interest.
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