A Different David

2nd Chronicles 30

I like reading about this king Hezekiah because he knew he had to do something about the spiritual state of not only of Judah but all of Israel.

As of now, the northern kingdom, Israel had been taken captive by the Assyrians and they were in bondage to the Assyrians. Judah is still kicking as now they have a new king, Hezekiah. He makes temple worship a daily thing, he reinstitutes the jobs of the priests and the sacrifices start going. He made sure that the priests and Levites consecrated themselves before God.

All Across the Land

We see that Hezekiah sent word all across the land of Israel and to Manasseh and Ephraim to have them start practicing passover again as it was neglected for some time. He knew that they were fallen but he reached out to them and gave them a chance to get back into that relationship with God. In verse 10 it says that many laughed them to scorn and mocked them. They were laughed at and mocked but in verse 11 it says some men from Asher came to Jerusalem. 

This reminds me of today. We can proclaim Jesus Christ from the rooftops, invite others to go to church but people will still laugh and mock. This is something that has been going on for years and will continue to go on, but we still need to go to the world (Matthew 28:19 and Acts 1:8). People will laugh but keep going. People will mock and hate but it is not you, it is against the Lord. The sad thing is that all the people who laughed and mocked missed out on something amazing.

God Responded

Hezekiah prayed to God for the people to be forgiven of their sin as many came to Jerusalem to celebrate the passover. God heard his prayer and healed the people. Not only did this thing last 7 days but they wanted it to keep going so it went another 7 days. Have you ever been in such great worship and communion with God that you do not want it to end? This was one of those things- the people did not want to leave the presence of God. When you are in the presence of God you will never want to leave.

The results was what it says in verse 26, “So there was great joy in Jerusalem, for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there had been nothing like this in Jerusalem.” This was truly a Great Awakening of the the soul. The people long after God and did not want it to end. Who or what is crowned in your life right now? You can never have this desire for the Lord if he is not crowned king over and in your life. We need to let go of what is taking that high place and let God be ordained in that place. He is worthy of all praise. I pray that his glory is shown to all of us. Keep going and getting closer. Whenever we seek after God He will respond!