2 Chronicles 30-32

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Here are a few thoughts from today's Bible study...

1) Are you passionate about bringing people into a right relationship with God? Chapter 30 speaks of one of the greatest moments in Israel's early history. Judah finally receives a Godly king - Hezekiah. He took God and the need for a spiritual renewal seriously. Through his passion to make things right with God, he makes a formal decree to the entire nation of Israel and Judah to get back to the laws of Moses and to start by preparing a passover feast.

The first thing he did was to mend the broken fence so to speak between Israel and Judah. In verses 1-2, he made this offer to Israel, Ephraim, and Manasseh.

The second thing he did was to send out ambassadors to every part of Judah and Israel to encourage the people to return to the Lord (vs.6).

The third thing he did was to explain three very important things to them:
1) He explained to them the fact of their sin before the eyes of God. (vs.7)
2) He challenged them to repent of their sin and open their hearts to God. (vs.8-9)
3) He reminded them of God's compassion and forgiveness and healing. (vs.9)

Even the Bible shares (vs.12) how God's hand was on the people and how He motivated them to unify their hearts and their faith in Him.

The result of giving their hearts back to God brought "great joy" throughout the land! There's no greater feeling of peace than knowing you are right with God!

2) When tithing was reincorporated, it brought abundance and joy! Chapter 31 is an encouraging chapter about the importance of taking care of those who minister in behalf of the Lord.

3) When God is glorified, Satan loves to show up and ruin the party! Notice how in Chapter 32:1 it says, "After Hezekiah had faithfully carried out this work, King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah." The moment everything is going right, Satan stirs the pot by using an opposing enemy. Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, came to destroy king Hezekiah and take over the land. However, verse 21 says, "the Lord sent an angel who destroyed the Assyrian army with all its commanders and officers. So Sennacherib was forced to return home in disgrace to his own land. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons killed him there with a sword."

In the end, God gets the victory!

I hope this brings encouragement to you today! May the Lord bless you!