The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover.” 2 Kings 20:1

What a bold statement to make before a king: “you are going to die.” Putting his house in order probably meant making sure that his sons were following God and that all his affairs were taken care of.

To us the phrase, to “put your house in order” implies a need to “get right with God.” It, too, also suggests making sure that your paperwork and affairs are attended to.

Sometimes, though, we just need to reflect on getting right with God. If you were to die tonight, are you right with God? Of course the eternal question is settled, but what about the interactions and relationships? Are they also in order? Are you harboring bitterness and hatred? Do you have resentment? Are you carrying a load you were never meant to carry? Take some time today to reflect on your life, to ask yourself the tough questions, to wrestle with God if you need to. Everything may be perfect and that’s something to praise God about. But if everything isn’t perfect and the Holy Spirit is prompting you to take corrective actions, do so without hesitation. And that action may be as simple as laying it all before the Lord or as complex as going to others you may have wronged.

“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” Hebrews 3:14

Is your house in order?