Isaiah 38:5-6(KJV); Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saiththe Lord, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, 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.
When God added fifteen more years to Hezekiah’s life, He also promised him deliverance from the attacks of the king of Assyria and defence of his city. A longer life was accompanied by peace.
Herein is a great and enduring lesson on how God deals with us as His children. It is not His intention to give you long life yet you are troubled by enemies on every side.
In the same way, God does not want to give you a child and that child struggles with drug addiction. He does not want to give you a job and that job becomes a burden. He does not want to give you a marriage and that marriage robs you of any peace and tranquillity. He doesn’t want to give you a business and watch you struggle with a hostile business environment.
The Bible reveals that His blessing makes rich and adds no sorrow with it (Proverbs 10:22).
Let this mind define your expectations. If God has promised you a child, He also promised to keep and preserve him. If God promised you success in ministry, He promised the people and the resources that you need. His blessing comes with the power, ability and grace for you to enjoy it to the fullest.
Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 10:22, 2 Peter 1:4
PRAYER: Father, I thank You for this Word. I thank You for the great and precious promises that are my portion in You. I rejoice in what You have availed me because there is no sorrow to it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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