Isaiah 37-39; Psalm 76 Hezekiah and his riches.

When news came to King Hezekiah of his impending death, he mourned, wept and prayed. He reminded God of his faithfulness in all situations and the blessings that He poured over him. All those steps are steps of the humble and God is pleased. But, then as he recovered from his illness, a group of Babylonians came to encourage him. So far, so good as they say but next listen to him as he extols the favor of God upon him and his kingdom. Isaiah, the prophet,rebuked him and told him that this was not good,in fact it would bring disastrous results . Isaiah told him that because he shared the bounty that was in his kingdom, without giving God the glory, God pronounced the destiny of his kingdom and his sons. Is it wrong to share our blessings with others when God has showered His love upon us? Let’s look at Hezekiah’s motive to help us understand. 

Hezekiah proudly shared his wealth rather than giving God the glory for his healing and wealth. God sees the heart and in this case it wasn’t wrong to share the wealth but he did it out of pride not humility and praise to God. When you are touched by the words of others after you have victoriously been given His blessing, check your heart. Why are you doing it? To draw attention to yourself or to God? Both Jeremiah and Paul tell us what we are to do: “2Co 10:17 But the one who boasts must boast in the Lord.”