Thursday, November 5 I beg you, O Jehovah, remember . . . how . . . I have done what was good in your eyes.​—2 Ki. 20:3.

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Thursday, November 5

I beg you, O Jehovah, remember . . . how . . . I have done what was good in your eyes.—2 Ki. 20:3.

 

At the age of 39, King Hezekiah of Judah learned that he had a terminal illness. The prophet Isaiah delivered Jehovah’s message that Hezekiah would die from his sickness. (2 Ki. 20:1) There seemed to be no hope for Hezekiah. Devastated by the news, Hezekiah wept profusely. He prayed to Jehovah fervently. Jehovah was touched by Hezekiah’s tearful plea and kindly said to him: “I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Here I am healing you.” Through Isaiah, Jehovah mercifully promised to extend his life and to rescue Jerusalem out of the hands of the Assyrians. (2 Ki. 20:4-6) Are you facing a health situation that appears to be hopeless? Turn to Jehovah in prayer, even in tears. The Bible assures us that “the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort” will comfort us in all our trials.—2 Cor. 1:3, 4. w24.12 24 ¶15-17