Priorities to obtain God’s blessing!
Scripture reading for May 1st: 2nd Chronicles 29-32
Today we find our country in economic turmoil and moral collapse. We find many of our children leaving the path of the Lord and going into captivity in the world system of humanism and self-gratification. Many churches are losing members and there are few young families in attendance. But the times we live in are not new!
This was the case 2700 years ago in Judah under King Hezekiah. The wrath of God was poured out on the nation because they had forsaken Him! Many had fallen to the violence of that day. Women and children were in captivity and the nation was in terror and fear. (2nd Chronicles 29:8-9) King Hezekiah began to set things in order. His plan of action was to order priorities for obtaining the blessing of God again. The first step he took was to reopen the doors of the the temple and repair it’s doors. (2nd Chronicles 29:3-6) He brought in the priests and Levites and had them consecrate themselves first and then they began to cleanse the temple. They removed all defilements from King Ahaz and restored the utensils and furniture that he had removed.
The next thing Hezekiah did was gather all the leaders and renew the covenant with the Lord by sacrifice. Sin must be confessed and atoned for with blood sprinkled on the altar. (2nd Chronicles 29:24) The king and the people sang and worshiped as the sacrifices were being offered. The Levites played and led the singing. The people bowed and worshiped and offered themselves with joy and gladness! The work was completed quickly!
Is your life in turmoil and your family in captivity? Is your temple in disrepair? Begin by removing the clutter and idols and turn to the Lord in humble repentance. Consecrate your life to the Lord again and establish a regular pattern of worship. Claim the blood of Jesus Christ to atone for your sins! He can do a “quick work” in your life too! May God’s blessing and joy be restored!
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