Isaiah 38 1 3 NKJV In those days

Isaiah 38: 1 -3 (NKJV) In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live. ’” 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord, 3 and said, “Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a loyal heart, and have done what is good in Your sight. ” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. 1

Set Your House In Order Isaiah 38: 1 -3

Set Your House In Order • No one likes bad news, especially bad news that concerns oneself • Our lesson this morning centers on a man who received some very bad news • The kind that brought him to his knees

Set Your House In Order • Hezekiah was very sick and near death (Is. 38) • Isaiah came to him on behalf of God and said, “Set your house in order” • Hezekiah prayed and God answered that prayer to extend his life • He wrote a little note…

Set Your House In Order • He was very upset about his state of sickness (vs. 10 -14) • When he learns of his life extension, look what he promises (vs. 15 -20) • Life is short (Js. 4: 14) • Are we doing what we need to do now?

Set Your House In Order • Have we put anything off? • What would we do if we became terminally ill? • Would you have any regrets? • We need to be sure that our house is in order!

Set Your House In Order • 1. Our Spiritual House • Is your spiritual house in order? • That means we have to begin with our own spiritual lives first • If Christ came back this hour, would you feel good about where you stood? • Jesus spoke often about preparedness

Set Your House In Order • 1. Our Spiritual House • Specifically in Matthew 24: 45 -51 as well as in Matthew 25: 1 -13 • The idea is to always be prepared to meet the Lord • Peter expounded on this in II Peter 3 speaking of the surety of God’s promise

Set Your House In Order • 1. Our Spiritual House • This would include our families as well as ourselves • We have a responsibility towards our spouses • This is true whether they are Christians or not (I Cor. 7: 10 -16 & I Pet. 3: 1 -7)

Set Your House In Order • 1. Our Spiritual House • We have that same responsibility towards our children as well • Ephesians 6: 4 • Titus 2: 1 -8 • Can we say that our spiritual house is in order?

Set Your House In Order • 2. Our Physical House • What about your physical house? • We have been very blessed by God (Js. 1: 17) • We are called to be faithful stewards of the things God has entrusted us with (I Cor. 4: 2)

Set Your House In Order • 2. Our Physical House • If today was your last day, would things be left in order, or would they be a mess? • If you are leaving others behind, what physical and financial state would they be left in?

A Second Chance • As we know, Hezekiah was given a second chance at life • We also know that he allowed pride to get in the way (Is. 39) • If you had a second chance, would you do anything differently?

A Second Chance • Today is your second chance • That second chance may not last 15 years, but you do have right now • Don’t wait until it’s too late to get your house in order! • God has given you today!