MANASSEH KNEW THAT THE LORD IS GOD
Keywords 33:13
And when he prayed to him,
the LORD was moved by his entreaty and listened to his plea; so he brought him
back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God.
1. Manasseh’s
wickedness (1-11)
Unlike his father
Hezekiah, Manasseh did much evil in the eyes of the LORD. He reversed his
father’s reformation and led his people astray, causing the nation’s rapid
decline. When God spoke to him through the prophets, he paid no attention, so
God punished him through the Assyrian king, who took him to Babylon as a
prisoner.
2. God’s mercy to
Manasseh (12-25)
In his distress
Manasseh repented and sought God’s favor in great humility. God, in his
unbelievable mercy, accepted Manasseh’s prayer of repentance and even restored
him to his throne in Jerusalem! Then he knew that the LORD alone is God and
tried to undo the evil he had done. But it was too late to turn the tide of his
bad influence. How deep is God’s mercy that even the worst of sinners can be
forgiven and restored through repentance and faith! Unlike Manasseh, Amon did
evil, but didn’t repent. His life tragically ended when he was assassinated.
Prayer Lord, thank you for
extending your mercy through Jesus to a sinner like me. Grant me faith to come
to you as I am in repentance.
One Word God’s mercy extends to a repentant sinner
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