Through the Bible: 2 ChroniclesНамуна
Wholehearted for God
This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before the Lord his God. In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered.
2 Chronicles 31: 20-21 (ESV)
Hezekiah was a righteous king, and this led to success and God’s blessing. He abolished idolatry, reinstated the practice of tithing and led a spiritual revival in Judah. He left a strong legacy.
For me, one quality stands out: being “wholehearted” for God. His godliness was exemplary and he did everything with zeal and diligence, doing what is right in the sight of God.
He also showed much courage by reversing many of the ungodly practices that his father had introduced. Ahaz closed the Temple and nailed the doors shut. Hezekiah repaired and purified the Temple. Ahaz kept the priests from their duties. Hezekiah reformed the priesthood.
He interceded on behalf of the people. Because they were not worshipping correctly, he prayed for them, knowing that God would forgive because He is a compassionate and merciful God.
All of us have many responsibilities, whether work, home or ministry. Our actions affect those around us and after us. If we are wholehearted in serving God, we will prosper too.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help us to seek You and work wholeheartedly in all that we do. Help us to be people after Your own heart, doing what is good, right and faithful. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
About this Plan
2 Chronicles is clearly more focused on the history of Judah than with the northern kingdom of Israel. The author covers Solomon’s enthronement, the temple construction and the gradual demise of Judah. The book, however, ends with the Lord's desire to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. Amidst the setbacks faced by post-exilic Jews, the author aimed to invigorate the people to rebuild the temple and resettle in the Holy Land.
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