Isaiah 39 - Hezekiah Failed the Test.

 

Isaiah 39 – Hezekiah failed the Test.

 

What could not be accomplished through an army, or an illness was accomplished through flattery. If Satan cannot succeed as a lion, then he comes as a serpent. “Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” (Prov. 27:6).

 

The King of Babylon wanted one thing: Judah’s cooperation in opposing the Assyrians. They tempted Hezekiah with a letter, saying they are glad of his recovery and was quite concerned about it. Hezekiah did not take this letter to the Lord like he did the letter from the Assyrian King. Instead, he tossed it aside and welcomed the Embassy of Babylon to come see all his riches. Hezekiah still had many riches that David and Solomon had acquired, and he foolishly showed the Babylonians all that he had.

 

The enemy is a liar and uses every excuse to get entry into our life. With Hezekiah, his pride took over and discernment disappeared. Ephesians 4:17-32 lists some of the “footholds” you can give Satan to enter your life.

 

Isaiah did not fear the king but told him truthfully that Babylon was the real enemy and one day would conquer Judah. However, Hezekiah thought it a good thing since it wasn’t going to happen in his lifetime. He showed no concern for his children who would become eunuchs in the palace.

 

This prophecy came to pass just as Isaiah said.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah