Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. 18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. 19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
God expects you to present your case; a strong argument why you don't deserve what is happening to you and why you think you have not been treated fairly without offending Him. As a citizen of heaven, you have the right to be heard when your accuser presents a case against you in the court of heaven.
Isaiah 38:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, 3 And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. 4 Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying, 5 Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.
Our case study today is King Hezekiah; He was told to prepare for his departure from the earth and went straight to the court of heaven to present his case. God reversed the verdict and fifteen years were added for him. David his father has a covenant with God and God said He will not break his covenant with David and Hezekiah was aware of it. The problem with many of us believers is that we don't even know our rights and we presume that God should automatically activate some things in our favour. Yes we may err but there is a provision in the book of law that may be in our favour but if we don't study the law we may not be able to prosper in that area. Hezekiah began his reign at age 25 and became sick during 14 years of his reign which brought his age to 39 and he was to die at 39 years. He presented his case to God; he made a strong argument as to why it was unfair for his life to be cut short; he said he had not broken any covenant. He also said that he does things that please God, remember God said we should learn to do well and then seek judgment. So, if you have not learned how to do well, don't even bother to appear in the court of heaven to seek judgment because you will not get a defense. David, his father died at age 70. Hezekiah laid hold on that covenant to present his case and God sent a message to him again that the LORD God of his Father David has added 15 years to him and he died at 54 instead of 39. So, friends you can cause God to change his mind if you know how to present your case. To get a fair hearing in the Court of Heaven you need to familiarise yourself with the appropriate scripture to back up your argument. For he said this book of the law should not depart from you so that your way can prosper (Joshua 1:8). Friends, I don't know what is happening in your life, family, business and your endeavours right now; you can lay hold on your rights if you feel cheated. Hezekiah says that he has been denied his years on earth; he said he has been oppressed; but far be it, God will never oppress anyone. He called on God to take over his case and his case was overturned. Isaiah 38:14 (Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me).
Just like the earthy court, the court of heaven has its own rule and procedure and every child of God must adhere to it for access. Presenting your case and argument is different from complaining and murmuring; even though King Hezekiah was bitter, he entered the court of heaven with praise and thanksgiving and the Lord overturned his case. Praise and worship are our ticket to access the throne of heaven. if you are Holy but always complaining you will not be granted access to the courtroom of heaven
Psalm 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Isaiah 38:18 For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. 19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. 20 The LORD was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the LORD.
The rule has not been changed, it's still applicable today, so be guided. The good news is that we the children of the kingdom even have a better covenant, we now have our advocate Jesus Christ seated at the right hand of the throne advocating on our behalf; even when we are wrong as long as we genuinely repent and surrender our lives to him and plead his blood; he will speak on our behalf. He will tell the Father but I have taken his place; my blood is still speaking on his behalf, have mercy on him. Friends, I pray for you today; the mercy of God will prevail over your matter, in the name of Jesus. I don't know what they have denied you of, but today the judgment shall sit and that Lord will take over your case and settle you, in Jesus' name, Friends, you need an advocate, you can't do it on your own, and Jesus Christ is available; he will undertake for you, all you need is to surrender your life to him by praying his salvation prayer below and be blessed, in Jesus name.
Lord Jesus, I come to you today. I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself. Forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and saviour. Now I know I am Born Again. Amen.
NENE ISAH,
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