God`s word is not enough

The situation looked bleak. King Hezekiah was under extreme pressure. He was faced with the real possibility of being decapitated by his enemies, while his kingdom would surely be ripped apart. After all, Assyria had already done such atrocious things to many, including their sister state Israel. The choices were clear, either fulfill the terms of the king and surrender or face certain demise. Surely these were the only two options that all his predecessors would have considered.

Hezekiah had one final hope. He sent word to the prophet, God`s servant. Could it be possible there was a third option? Could God deliver his people supernaturally from a nation so great? As Hezekiah waited for God`s word, he knew that his fate would soon be decided.
Imagine the anxiety, the panic, the double minded thoughts that would be running through the King`s head. Will God deliver? Would the answer be favourable? What if the answer was favourable and God would deliver, could Hezekiah really afford to wait?
Have you ever faced a situation where you could not afford to wait? Yes God loves you, and you know what the Word says. But can you truly afford to wait for God`s word….for God`s timing?
Hezekiah needed more than the word to assure his deliverance. He needed bold confidence to act on God`s directives. Boldness is required when the odds are against you, even if you know what God is saying. When your friends are pulling you the other way, or life stresses seem to dictate another gospel. I bet you that you know what God is saying. Your trouble is often confidence to wait, or lack of boldness to act on God`s commands.
Well listen to the end of the story as told in 2 Kings 19. The Lord supernaturally delivered Hezekiah because of his bold confidence. Not one single arrow or weapon was used by Judah. Yet 185,000 Assyrian soldiers fell by the Lord`s angel. Totally supernatural deliverance was obtained by the hand of the Lord.
Bold confidence infuses patience to wait on God`s word. May you continue to seek God`s word. But beyond that may you persevere in His word with daring boldness and strong confidence.