II Chronicles 36:16 “But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.”
Is a man ever past hope? In matters of health or spiritual needs, can a person be “without remedy?” The last chapter of II Chronicles details the succession of the last few kings of Judah. The last king, Zedekiah, was an evil king who “stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning unto the LORD God of Israel.” (verse 13) God had compassion and sent help through some messengers, but the people mocked the messengers and the message, “until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.” Consider with me this question: Is a man ever past hope with God?
First, let’s consider King Hezekiah. Hezekiah had a physical sickness that was terminal. II Kings 20:1 says, “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. . . .” On top of that, a prophet of God came to tell him, “Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.” Talk about bad news!
What did Hezekiah do? He prayed to the Lord (verse 2), besought the Lord, and “wept sore” (verse 3). In response to Hezekiah’s prayer, the Lord healed him and gave him fifteen more years! (verses 5-6). Humanly speaking, Hezekiah was “without remedy,” but God healed him. Was he past hope with God? No, he was not.
Next, let’s consider Saul of Tarsus. Is a man ever too wicked to be saved? Can a man be past hope with God spiritually? It is obvious, isn’t it, that God can save and wants to save anyone who will come to Him through His Son, Jesus Christ? We can know assuredly that a man is never too wicked or past hope spiritually with God.
Truthfully, the Bible is full of examples (we have looked at two) of God’s ability to heal and restore anytime. With God, there is always hope because He is able.
Prayer Requests:
1. Protection and provision for staff
2. Family Week campers to be helped this week
3. Salvation of unsaved junior campers
Camp Quotes:
“Jesus loves us by giving us commandments and corrections.”
-Evangelist Chris Miller