February 23, Tuesday Devotion

February 23, Tuesday Devotion
Isaiah 37:1-7
1 When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes and put on burlap and went into the Temple of the Lord. 2 And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the court secretary, and the leading priests, all dressed in burlap, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz. 3 They told him, “This is what King Hezekiah says: Today is a day of trouble, insults, and disgrace. It is like when a child is ready to be born, but the mother has no strength to deliver the baby. 4 But perhaps the Lord your God has heard the Assyrian chief of staff, sent by the king to defy the living God, and will punish him for his words. Oh, pray for those of us who are left!”
5 After King Hezekiah’s officials delivered the king’s message to Isaiah, 6 the prophet replied, “Say to your master, ‘This is what the Lord says: Do not be disturbed by this blasphemous speech against me from the Assyrian king’s messengers. 7 Listen! I myself will move against him, and the king will receive a message that he is needed at home. So he will return to his land, where I will have him killed with a sword.’”
Quick Notes/Questions
Sometimes we come into situations where doing what God wants comes in conflict with what those of the world wants. Hezekiah turns to Isaiah who is speaker for God in this situation. Who do you turn to when you wrestle with issues such as these? Or maybe the question is, "Do you turn to someone when you wrestle with these issues?" If not, realize we need others to bring about the Kingdom of God.
Quick Prayer
Lord, help me find those around me who can help me on this journey. May I also be able to provide them help. Amen.