Turn Your Face Toward Him

Monday, May 18

2 Kings 20:1-3 (NKJV)

“In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live.’ ”Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying,“Remember now, O LORD, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a loyal heart, and have done what was good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.”

Devotion

There are moments in life when the news feels crushing. Moments when fear knocks hard. Moments when everything suddenly feels fragile.

Hezekiah received devastating news: “Set your house in order. Your time is near.” And yet, before panic took hold, before despair had the final word, Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall — and toward the Lord.

That posture mattered because what we turn toward in crisis reveals where our trust truly rests. Perhaps he turned toward the wall because his faith had already been built there, strengthened there, anchored there.

That wall was not just stone. It was a reminder of the place where he had met with God before — the place where prayers had been whispered, where trust had been formed, where surrender had become strength.

And maybe that’s why he turned there first.

Because when everything around us feels fragile, we return to what has proven faithful.

Where there is life, there is hope. Because as long as God is still moving, the story is not over. He can reverse what looks final. He can redeem what feels ruined. He can restore what seems lost.

Hezekiah pleaded before God, “Remember how I have walked before You wholeheartedly.”

Not perfection, but devotion. Not performance, but pursuit. And the Lord heard him. The Lord saw his tears. The Lord responded.

What pleases the Lord? A heart that turns toward Him. A spirit that remains soft before Him. A life that walks in truth, surrender, and wholehearted devotion. (Psalm 51:17) He still speaks closely with those who seek His face. (Exodus 33:11)

Will you turn toward Him? Even now? Even in disappointment, uncertainty, or heavy news?

Because hope is still alive where Jesus is present. He is near to the brokenhearted. (Psalm 34:18)

The enemy wants despair to convince you it is over. But God still hears tears. He still restores. He still redeems. No surrendered tear before the Lord is ever wasted.

So turn your face toward Him again — toward the place where your faith was built, toward the God who has carried you before. Because where there is life, there is hope. And where Jesus is, redemption is never out of reach.

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, 

Lord, teach me to turn my face toward You first—before fear, before striving, before despair. Help me walk before You with a wholehearted heart that seeks to please You. Thank You that You still redeem, restore, and reverse what seems impossible. Thank You that You see every tear and hear every prayer. Draw me close to Your face. Speak to me as a friend speaks with a friend. And remind my heart that as long as You are moving, hope is never gone. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

This week, determine to “turn toward Him.” Pause before reacting to your circumstances and spend time in prayer, worship, or Scripture. Return to the place where your faith has been strengthened before, and remind yourself of God’s faithfulness in every season.

Resources

• If you missed yesterday’s message, “God Can Reverse It,” take a moment to watch and be encouraged. Through Hezekiah’s story, we’re reminded that no situation is too far gone for God to redeem, restore, and turn around.

• Couples, join us tonight at 7PM (ET) for our Online Couples Night! Come be refreshed in God’s presence alongside other couples through worship, connection, a fun game night, and practical resources to help strengthen and grow your relationship. Register here.