"If you do not stand firm in
your faith, you will not stand at all."
Isaiah 7:9b
God has given to us many biblical
examples of those who positioned themselves for a miracle. A doctor's report that you are going to die
is terrifying, but a report from God Himself that you are going to die is
likely even more terrifying. It is more likely indescribable. With a doctor's report, there is place for
expectation of a miracle. But with
Almighty God, the giver of life, can we really expect a result different from His
report?
Consider what happened with one of Judah's kings, Hezekiah (see Isaiah 38). God sent the prophet Isaiah to tell him to get his house in order because he was going to die. God had spoken, that settled it. OR did it? Following such a report, could you believe God for a miracle? A different report? A change of mind? Should you? Interesting questions, yes? Pay attention to Hezekiah's response. Even so, he positioned himself for a miracle. After hearing the report of the Lord, Hezekiah still prayed and cried out to the Lord to spare his life. He reminded God of his faithful walk before Him and his wholehearted devotion.
Now you might find this hard to
believe, but God changed His mind. God not only heard Hezekiah's prayer and saw
his tears, but He changed His mind. All
of this happened before Isaiah could leave the king's palace. God sent him back
to tell Hezekiah that He would add 15 years to his life. WOW!!!
For you, for us today, can we, will we position ourselves for a miracle
when the situation and circumstances seem impossible? When God has spoken? Will you stand firmly, boldly, and
confidently in your faith? Try it, I dare you.
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