Response Required

“In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. He prayed to the Lord, who answered him and gave him a miraculous sign. But Hezekiah’s heart was proud and he did not respond to the kindness shown him; therefore the Lord’s wrath was on him and on Judah and Jerusalem.” 2 Chronicles 32:24-25

Hezekiah experienced an incredible miracle!

At the brink of death, he prayed, and God not only extended his life but gave him a miraculous sign to confirm it.

But something tragic followed: Hezekiah did not respon rightly to God’s kindness. Instead of humility and gratitude, pride crept into his heart.

It is sobering to realize that miracles and answered prayers do not automatically produce lasting humility.

Sometimes, blessings can become fuel for pride if our hearts are not guarded. God’s kindness is meant to lead us to repentance, worship, and deeper devotion, not self-exaltation.

Hezekiah’s failure reminds us that how we respond after the blessing matters as much as how we seek God before it.

Has God answered you, healed you, provided for you, or shown you mercy? How have you responded? Pride can subtly grow when we begin to think we earned or deserved God’s favor. But a humble heart stays grateful and dependent, recognizing God as the source of all good.

Lord, help me never to forget Your kindness or take Your mercy for granted. Keep my heart tender, humble, and grateful. Let my life reflect worship, not pride, because of all You’ve done. Amen.