Prepare & Apply

7/21/14

Scripture

Isaiah had said, “Prepare a poultice of figs and apply it to the boil, and he will recover.” (Isaiah 38:21 NIV)

Observation

Hezekiah became ill to the point where he was facing death. He wept before The Lord and asked him to remember his wholehearted devotion to Him. God did. And, God told him he would add another 15 years to his life. But, after God had told him that he would heal him and give him more years to live, Isaiah does something that is mind blowing to me. He said in this verse to prepare a natural remedy for Hezekiah and to apply it to the wound. 

Application

This verse stands out to me because often times we think that because God has spoken that there is no action required on our part and we just wait around for His word or promise to come to pass. However, there are times in which He speaks what will happen, but there is still preparation and application needed on our behalf in order for that word to come to pass. 

Prayer

Lord, help us identify the times when there is action required on our behalf in order for you to do your part. We need your guidance and rely on you to see us through. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen!