Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 31; Revelation 17; Zechariah 13:2-9; John 16
2 Chronicles 31:20-21 And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God. And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.
Judah experienced a revival during the days of Hezekiah. He was a good, godly king who returned Israel to the true worship of Jehovah and led the people to destroy the idols in the land. The Bible tells us that Hezekiah did that which was good, right and truth before the LORD. That should be our hearts desire! Our lives should be lived to do that which is good, right and truth before the LORD. In his work of bringing about a revival in Judah, he did it with all his heart and prospered. What did he do that brought about a national revival?
First, he went to work restoring the house of God. The temple had fallen into disarray and was filled with idols. He cleared out the idols and refurbished the temple. Now for us in the church age, the house of God is the church.
1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
A work that needs to be done in our day with all our heart is to renew a love for the house of God. To build again the broken walls of the church is a must for our day. Will you work with all your heart to rebuild the church?
Second, he went to work in the law and in the commandments of God. This is Bible work. It is hearing and obeying the words of Jesus. It is also teaching others to heed the Word of God. Hezekiah was like Ezra would be later on:
Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
Third, Hezekiah sought his God. He desired a relationship with Jehovah. He spent time in prayer! Will you be about the business of working that which is good, right and truth? It is good to serve in the house of God. It is right to do the commandments of the LORD. It is truth when you seek the Lord with all your heart!
As we approach a new year, let this be an encouragement to be like Hezekiah! You will prosper when you focus on these godly goals.
In Christ,
Rody
