Mercy of God towards a just king

Everyone who has read the books of the kings and the chronicles of the kings of Israel, will realize that just as there were very bad kings, there were also very good kings. We have David, Solomon, Jehoshaphat, among others. In this article we will talk about a particular king, Hezekiah, who was fearful of the Lord and walked in His ways.

The Bible tells us in chapter 20 of the second book of Kings that Hezekiah fell too sick and at that moment the prophet Isaiah appeared to him and said to him, “Order your house because you will die”. But this man did not cling to the idea that he was going to die, but he cried out to God with all his heart so that no such thing would happen. In the same way there are many things that we ask of God and we must have faith in it, a giant faith, because God is pleased with that, because, those who do not have faith can not please God, therefore, faith is our great emblem, and we must ask God to put a faith like that of Hezekiah in us.

The Bible says that Hezekiah cried out to God:

2 Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord,

3 “Remember, Lord, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

2 Kings 20:2-3

After Hezekiah had done this prayer the Bible tells us the following:

4 Before Isaiah had left the middle court, the word of the Lord came to him:

5 “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the ruler of my people, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the Lord.

6 I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for my sake and for the sake of my servant David.’”

2 Kings 20:4-6

Brothers, this king received what he had asked God crying out with great weeping, but the secret is that this man did not come to God claiming anything or forcing Him to perform a miracle, but he approached with a simple heart in front of His Presence. In the same way we should approach God, with a pure and simple heart so that God answers our prayers.

There is nothing impossible for God and we must believe that, because at the least expected time we can also receive a miracle like Hezekiah.

The story of Hezekiah teaches us that even in the darkest and most difficult moments of our lives, God listens to the sincere and humble heart. Many times we face trials that seem to have no solution, diagnoses that shake our faith, or situations that appear irreversible. However, the narrative reminds us that when we turn our face toward God, just as Hezekiah did toward the wall, we place our attention entirely on the One who truly has control over life, time, and circumstances.

Hezekiah’s reaction was not one of rebellion, but of dependence. He did not waste time complaining; instead, he remembered before God the path he had walked, not as a boast, but as a testimony of his sincere devotion. This shows us that a life lived in integrity has a voice before God. When a believer strives to walk according to the Lord’s will, his prayer carries the fragrance of obedience, and God delights in answering such petitions.

Another important aspect is that God not only healed Hezekiah, but also added years to his life and defended the city from its enemies. This reveals that when God intervenes, He does so abundantly. His answer is complete, perfect, and far greater than what we imagine. Sometimes we seek a single solution, but God —in His sovereignty— responds by resolving things we didn’t even know needed His touch.

We must also notice Isaiah’s obedience. The prophet had already delivered a word of death, yet when God spoke again, he immediately returned with the message of hope. This teaches us that God always has the last word, regardless of what circumstances or even people may say. The voice of the Lord can reverse any decree, alter any prognosis, and transform any reality.

Today, as believers, we must cultivate that unwavering trust. Like Hezekiah, we may face seasons where everything seems lost, but faith invites us to believe even when our eyes see the opposite. God is powerful to restore, to heal, to lengthen our days, and to deliver us from any enemy that rises against us. Nothing we present to Him in humility is ignored; every tear and every sigh is seen by the One who dwells in heaven yet remains close to the brokenhearted.

Let this story encourage you to persevere in prayer, to seek God with a sincere heart, and to trust that He is still the God who adds years, who heals, who defends, and who surprises His children with miracles at the most unexpected moments.