255 - "The Lord Sent An Angel and God Provided on Every Side" 2 Chronicles 31-32; Acts 20:1-16

                                                             

King Hezekiah faced harsh words from the king of Assyria. 

Blasphemy. Terror on every side. 

So 

What did Hezekiah do?

He prayed "because of this"

And cried to heaven. 2 Chron 32:20

And what did God do?

The unimaginable. For them. For us. 

"The Lord sent an angel 

Who cut off all the mighty warriors & commanders & officers

in the camp of the king of Assyria. 2 Chron 32:21

In truth, The Lord saved Hezekiah from

The hand of all of his enemies

"And he provided for them on every side." 2 Chron 32:22

Won't He do the same for us?

You did this centuries ago. You can do it this day, too. For my friend who just lost her husband. For my child who is in a hard place.  For my husband who embraces impossible odds. Send an angel, Lord. 

All those hardships, sleepless nights, shipwrecks, merciless beatings. "None of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the Gospel of the Grace of God." Acts 20:24

The Kingdom stirs in this heart. And it's a beautiful calling. This Gospel of Grace. And it is this Grace that builds us up. Acts 20:32. "Now I commit you to God and to the Word of His Grace which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified."  Acts 20:32

PHOTO:  A dark day in Florida when the heavens opened up. Whatever darkness we face, may our first words be prayer.