December 24, 2023
What does it say?
The people responded generously to Hezekiah’s command to contribute to the temple. He was obedient to the Lord, leading the people to do what was good and right.
What does it mean?
Hezekiah’s life was changed as a result of experiencing the presence of the Lord in worship (2 Chron. 30). Spiritual revival continued in Judah because they finally had a king who desired to serve the Lord. Judah’s revival was more than a temporary emotional high. The results were evident in Hezekiah’s life. He was obedient to God’s laws and commands, faithfully doing what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord and wholeheartedly seeking God in every undertaking. As Hezekiah led by example, the people responded immediately and generously
How should I respond?
At some point, you may have come home from a church camp or retreat with new spiritual fervor, but what were the results months later? Experiencing the presence of God results in lasting life change. Are you currently in need of spiritual renewal? Take a quick inventory: (1) How obedient are you to God’s commands in Scripture? (2) Do you follow the Holy Spirit’s prompting to do the right thing, even when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable? (3) How much time do you spend wholeheartedly seeking the Lord before starting a new venture? True revival is a change in perspective about God that brings lasting effects to every aspect of our thinking and behavior.