2 Chronicles 33:12-13 NLT - But while in deep distress, Manasseh sought the LORD his God and cried out humbly to the God of his ancestors. And when he prayed, the LORD listened to him and was moved by his request for help. So the LORD let Manasseh return to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Manasseh had finally realized that the LORD alone is God!
Most people don't make changes in their life when things are going well – but when they are in much distess. We don't change when we see the light – we change when we feel the heat. Manasseh is described in v.2 as a king who did much evil in the Lord's sight. The next few verses go into depth of the depravity that he lived in and brought to the people of Israel – even to the point of killing his own sons in some cultic ritual. He did what he wanted to do in life with no restraints. He tried all sorts of things to bring happiness only to find that his life was miserable and full of guilt. The scripture tells us that while Manasseh was “in deep distress” that he finally sought God and truly repented. God heard his cry and his prayer and brought joy and happiness to Manessah. The rest of this chapter shows how Manasseh lived out his life – doing the things that we're pleasing and acceptable to God. Perhaps you are like Mannessah today – doing and walking in your own ways. Perhaps you have tried to fill your heart with many things and have allowed sin to rule in your life. You have tried to find peace and happiness but only find yourself in misery and pain. The good news is that you can turn back to God today and repent of your sins. Manasseh prayed to God and God “listened to him and was moved by his request for help.” God is willing and ready to listen to your cry of help today – just humbly come to Him – He is waiting for you.
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