Heralds Digest

  “ Then they cry out to the Lord in their trouble, And He brings them out of their distresses. Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men !” Psalms 107 : 28 , 31 NKJV The privileges of prayer are the most valued treasure chest in trouble. For example, when king Hezekiah and the people of Judah were embarrassed by the harassment of king Sennacherib of Assyria, Hezekiah cried out unto the Lord; and  “ Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, “Thus says the Lord God of Israel, ‘Because you have prayed to Me against Sennacherib king of Assyria ( Isaiah 37 : 21 )”…the Lord defended Judah and destroyed Sennacherib. Unfortunately, we seldomly appreciate the privileges of prayer in seasons of troubles and the challenges of life. Therefore, to all of God’s beloved children, trouble brings the best of God’s triumph of truths, reward of righteousness, opportunities from opposition, unparalleled unity in...

  “ Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Let them exalt Him also in the assembly of the people, And praise Him in the company of the elders. ” Psalms‬ ‭107‬:‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The company of elders and people in authority is surely full of wits and power; but this authority is designed only for good governance to the people, and not for competition against the wonderful works of the Lord. But for the king of Assyria here, his own greatness is assumed to be beyond the goodness of the Lord. And like king Hezekiah was drawn to the gracious goodness of God in prayer, no little man in his own estimation can compete with the greatness of man without falling on his knees. God’s goodness is not found in the place of wealthy comparison, position outweighing, and human networking. In fact, those who pride in these opportunities are often impatient with calls to wait upon the Lord. Unfortunately, seekers of the goodnes...