King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to Heaven about this.
2 Chronicles 32:20 NIV
This week we have seen that Hezekiah, the great and Godly king of Judah, led God's people in a mighty way. He did not follow the evil ways of his father, but instead, set a path of righteousness for generations to follow. Even after all his faithfulness, God allowed a trial to come into his life. When Sennacherib, the big, bad king of a foreign land set out to wage war against Hezekiah, Hezekiah set a plan in place that you and I can follow in our life today.
First, Hezekiah worked hard! He didn't give into the temptation to be afraid. He didn't quit! Second, Hezekiah encouraged those around him. He called his people together and reminded them that the God who created the Heavens and sets the stars in place was greater than any trial they would face. "There is a greater power with us than with him", Hezekiah told the people.
Next, and most important, Hezekiah turned the situation over to the Lord. Together with Isaiah, the prophet with whom you are familiar, this great king poured out his heart to the Lord. He didn't face this battle alone. He faced it with the Lord. Hezekiah didn't rely on his own strength. He knew the battle was the Lords. As a child of God, Hezekiah understood that war waged against him would be waged against his God, and his God would win.
Are you fighting a battle? Are you fighting it alone, or are you turning it over, each and every day, unto the Lord? If you are one of God's children, you don't have to rely on your own strength! (praise God!) You have a Source greater than any other. You have a God for whom nothing is impossible. Hezekiah was a great king, not because of who he was or what he could do. Hezekiah was a great king because he turned his struggles over to the Lord, and allowed God to work His plan through Hezekiah.
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I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end. 
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