Hezekiah had celebrated a great Passover holiday with the people in Jerusalem. Now what would they do? Return back to their homes to continue in the status quo? Or would they continue their response to the Lord’s kindness by individually and communially committing to have a maturing heart?
King Hezekiah of Judah continues reforms of the country, leading them away from idolatry and toward Almighty God. They recognize their prideful ways, and in humility turn to Him in repentance. They are moved to celebrate the Passover, and though many of the actions they take are not exactly to the Law’s strict requirements, with …
King Hezekiah begins his reforms in Judah with heart reform first. The priests and Levites cleanse the temple and restore worship within accrording ot the Law. God prepared the opportunity to experience His joy as they have responded to His call for repentance first in heart, then deed, begun to reform their nation.
Hezekiah was a king of right heart in the eyes of God. This is the beginning of his story. At the age of twenty-five, Hezekiah became King of Judah. As all the other kings before him, he had a decision to make: Follow the Lord or not. Fortunately — for both he and the nation …