2 Kings 19:2-4

Nothing can be more interesting than this view of Hezekiah and his court. He sends his servants to seek an interest in the prayers of the prophet. But he goes himself to the Lord. Ministers, faithful ministers may be helpful with their prayers, and those of the church; but the poor soul hastens away himself also to Jesus. There is another great beauty in the subject of the prayer desired. Lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left. Ten tribes of Jacob were already in captivity, and Judah was in imminent danger. Reader! such is the church of Jesus. A remnant according to grace. Oh! for fervent, earnest, Jacob-like wrestling with our God in prayer, for the remnant of the Lord's heritage now! Why, Lord, should thine heritage be put to confusion?