Watch How You Rejoice

Good day people. How are you doing?

Interesting lesson from today's service in Isaiah 39.

Hezekiah just got healed miraculously and the king of Babylon sent emissaries with a letter and presents to him.
Hezekiah was so glad (I wonder why, though) that he showed the emissaries things he had no business showing them.
Then, Isaiah told Hezekiah that EVERYTHING in the palace and ALL that his fathers stored up would be carried off to Babylon. Even some of Hezekiah's descendants would be taken away and be made royal Babylonian eunuchs.
Surprisingly, Hezekiah's response was "The word of the Lord which you have spoken is good" because he thought: There will be peace and security during my lifetime...SEE SELFISHNESS! I'm sure someone is thinking "What could Hezekiah have done?" Erm, this is the guy that prayed in Chapter 38 and God reversed Himself...Now, he's just taking the prophecy like that? Uhmm
Anyway, the thought that came to me as this verse of scripture was shared in church was that some of us inadvertently invite trouble when we're celebrating that "breakthrough"...Who sent Hezekiah to show those guys around? Why did he not just thank them for the letter/gifts, refresh them and send them on their way?
It's just like the woman finally took in after waiting for some time. Someone heard about it and came visiting. You now begin to talk about how helpful your husband has been etc. Be guided! Watch how you celebrate when you receive that miracle.
Have a blessed and productive day.
PS: This scripture was shared in a segment of the service that was not the sermon. That's one more reason to get to church early enough to participate in all segments of the service.