Detective Christian

In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death.  And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus said the LORD.  Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.  Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying, I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before Thee in Truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in Thy sight.  And Hezekiah wept sore.  And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the Word of the LORD came to him, saying, Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of My people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.  And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for Mine own sake, and for My servant David’s sake.  And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs.  And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.  2 Kings, Chapter 20, verses 1-7.

This passage makes me realize that God takes all things into consideration.  Sometimes I find myself thinking things happen a particular way because that’s the way they are meant to be.  This passage shows me that although that may be true, it isn’t always the way God works.  Isn’t it funny that I get caught up in trying to figure out how God works?  It’s kind of like I’m a detective looking for clues, rather than just letting God guide me and show me what He wants.

As a Detective Christian, this passage tells me to continue praying about issues of concern and not to give up hope, because God can decide to turn things around.  This is evidenced by God deciding to let the king live fifteen more years after he prayed to Him.  God can do anything.  He is God!  He defies all explanation!

Since this is an example of the positive influence God has made on my walk with Christ, this may not reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verses.