Are you weary? Do you find yourself teary-eyed? Wondering when will the change come? Where’s the healing? How much longer? We’ve all been in a place where life removed the roses and left us with thorns. Despite this place, we can arise. We may be weary, but we’re still warriors. Therefore, weary warrior, rise up to face the day ahead.
The Story: Isaiah 38
In Isaiah 38, Hezekiah was sick and at the point of death. Isaiah, the prophet, told him to settle his affairs for his days weren’t long. Instead of accepting the death sentence, Hezekiah shut out the noise and prayed to the Lord. As he wept, he expressed his devotion to God. Before Isaiah could leave, he received a message from God that Hezekiah would live fifteen more years. In addition, God would rescue the city from the Assyrian attack and the reverse shadow of the sundial would serve as confirmation of God’s promise.
After Hezekiah recovered, he reflected on his journey. He was a weary warrior. He acknowledged the struggle of his illness and the oppression it brought. However, he believed that he had more to do. He wanted to live so he could praise God. Although Hezekiah knew he wasn’t perfect, he also knew God kept no record of wrong. Therefore, he said that praise and thanksgiving would be his offering.
The Lesson
Hezekiah’s journey from deathbed to dancing confirms that weary warriors can arise. We don’t have to remain down or disappear into adversity. Though we’re weary, we can fight. We rise because the battle isn’t over and we’re well-equipped.
First things first. The battle, the situation, and the issue aren’t ours. 2 Chronicles 20:15 boldly declares, “Be not afraid or dismayed by reason of this great multitude for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” Therefore, we don’t determine the solution or the outcome. Instead, we surrender to God rather than our emotions.
Second, we give God praise and thanksgiving. We acknowledge Him in all our ways for He will give us direction (Proverbs 3:5-6). With direction, we have our marching orders. As we carry out the instruction, we continue to praise. Why? So, our emotions can align with the truth of who God is and what He said.
Just ask David. In Psalm 118, he determined that the Lord made the day so he would rejoice. He acknowledged his current circumstances, but he also knew that God was on his side. In addition, he confirmed that he was in distress, but while there, he called on the Lord.
From these weary warriors, we see that we can press on. There’s no need to surrender to the situation. Weary Warrior, rejoice for this is the day the Lord has made and He’s fighting for you.
