23.44 Hezekiah, the King After God's Own Heart (Part 4)

In today's episode, Craig and LaDonna continue to expand on the life and times of King Hezekiah, noted as one of the most godly kings over God's Chosen People, the Children of Israel.  In ways that mirror today's challenges for Israel, they had to go to war against the Assyrian's, and their brash and prideful leaders, Sennacherib.  Before Hezekiah's reign, Sennacherib entered into an agreement with his father, King Ahaz, and now Sennacherib demands Hezekiah fulfill that agreement, which was not going to happen under Hezekiah's reign.  This enemy of God taunted Hezekiah and the people of Judah by proclaiming his might and power over even the God of Judah.  Well, we know how that kind of statement turns out, right?  Yes, Hezekiah and God's people prevailed and Sennacherib's demise was swift and certain.  It's then when some of the shine comes off of Hezekiah's strong heart for the Lord when he became deathly ill.  Yet God intervened, promised him fifteen more years, brought healing to his body, and confirmed it all with an amazing turning back the clock and shadow for the King.  There's more to the story, but this window into Hezekiah's life is one of the Bible's most interesting and amazing stories.  Oh, to have godly leaders today over our nation and tribes.  We can and must pray for righteousness and justice to rule and reign, and see God at work as He orchestrates world affairs leading up to the soon return of Christ Jesus in His Second Coming!  Even so, come, Lord Jesus!