Day 138 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: 2 Kings7:20-22 John 6:45-71)
SET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER
In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the Lord, ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not recover.’” Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, saying, “Now, O Lord, please remember how I have walked before you in faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. And before Isaiah had gone out of the middle court, the word of the Lord came to him: “Turn back, and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you..., and I will add fifteen years to your life...” (2 Kings 20:1-6 ESV)
“Set your house in order.” Those words of warning brought Hezekiah to his knees in prayer. The answer was fifteen more years during which to set his house in order.
“Set your house in order.” Wise words for us too. Yes, make sure you have a will. Purchase cemetery plots. Plan your funeral. Pick out Scripture lessons and hymns. But, above all, set your spiritual house in order.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life... Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” (John 6:47&54 ESV)
Every Sunday we have the privilege of gathering in our churches to make sure that our spiritual houses are set in order.
Heavenly Father, thank You for making it possible for my spiritual house to be in order by trusting in Your Son’s death as payment for my sins. Please bless me with regular attendance at the Communion table and with a deep and abiding faith. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
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