[:en]TWO-WINGED SUN
A 3000-year-old object- an ancient seal -was dug up at the foot of the southern part of Jerusalem’s old city wall. It remained in the closet of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology without establishing any significance. But then a researcher carefully scrutinized the letters on the seal, and discovered an inscription written in ancient Hebrew that reads: “Belonging to Hezekiah, son of Ahaz king of Judah”.
At the center of the seal is a two-winged sun surrounded by two images symbolizing life. The archaeologist who discovered the seal believe that King Hezekiah began using this seal as a symbol of God’s protection after the Lord healed him from a life-threatening illness. (Isa. 38:1-8). Hezekiah pleaded with the Lord to heal him and God heard his prayer. He also gave Hezekiah a sign that He would indeed do what He had promised saying, “I will cause the sun’s shadow to move ten steps backward” (Isa. 38:8)
From this archeological artifact, let us learn to call on the Lord and cry out to Him for help. Rest assured that He is compassionate and powerful. The one who orders the movement of the sun can certainly move in our hearts. – (Poh Fang Chia)
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