2 Chronicles 29
-When Hezekiah came to power as king of Judah, things took a
dramatic and sudden turn for the better in the nation’s worship of the One-True
God. He would reign in righteousness following the LORD for 29 splendid years.
This chapter describes how he brought the attendants to the House of God back
and reinstated Temple worship to Yahweh. The key word here is consecration. The
priests and Levites set themselves apart at the command of the Word of God and
the king to begin sacrificing again to the LORD and clean up His House in order
to minister to Him in faithfulness, joy, love, and dedication. Gone for a time
were the ways of his father Ahaz as the people worshipped in with incredible
Spirit and truth with songs of praise continually. In the end both the king and
the people rejoiced over what God had prepared for the nation. Times were good
again in Judah!
-*Application* What a difference consecrated leadership
makes! If you have charge of anything, make absolutely sure that those under
your authority are sanctified and being set apart for the work of the LORD God
through faith and obedience. The cleanup is a wonderful thing and involves at
its core repentance. That is a turning of the mind that leads to ultimate
action that is permanent. Evaluate where you need to consecrate yourself and lead
others to holiness as well in your life today. Good times of rejoicing will follow,
and it can happen suddenly!
Verse to Memorize: 2
Chronicles 29:2
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