DAILY READINGS: Gen. 20-21; Job 23-24; Matt. 11:2-30
Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh. 2 Kings 18:37
Why did these men tear their clothes? It was an expression of coming to the end of ones' self. Their situation was desperate. Then the king received this word from the Lord, “Do not be afraid of the words which you have heard,” (2 Kings 19:6). We all feel like rending our garments at times. When you do, call on the Lord and wait for His Word of hope. —Rex Trogdon
Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, I will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.—K