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Hezekiah was in the prime of his life when he became very sick, and the prophet Isaiah told Hezekiah that he would die. Hezekiah pleaded with God to save him. God heard his prayer and promised the leader another fifteen years. Hezekiah was overjoyed! But unfortunately, pride overtook his heart. When envoys came from Babylon to give condolences, the recovered king showed them everything in his kingdom!

What was Hezekiah thinking? Why would a leader give away guarded secrets? God was not pleased with Hezekiah and let him know that the consequences of his actions would be placed on his sons after him. That’s when Hezekiah spoke the words in today’s passage. In essence he is saying, “Well at least I don’t have to worry about it.”

Isaiah 39:8

Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the Lord that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “There will be peace and security in my days.”

The result of our sin is a terrible legacy to leave to our sons and daughters. What we do today does matter—for today and tomorrow. Let’s not follow the example of Hezekiah. Let’s leave God’s blessings to our children, not the mess of our sin.

Talking Points

• Ask God to show you any sin in your life today that will put a burden on your children.
• Ask God to help you order your life to leave a godly legacy.

Father, please remind us that what we do today counts for tomorrow. Help us leave a legacy of spiritual blessings to those who follow us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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