How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, as Hezekiah did? Hezekiah’s Legacy in 2 Chronicles 32:32 “The rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of devotion are written…” What Set Hezekiah Apart • Single-minded trust (2 Kings 18:5-6: “Hezekiah trusted in the LORD… held fast…”) • Wholehearted obedience (2 Chronicles 31:20-21: he “acted with all his heart and prospered”) • Humble prayer under pressure (Isaiah 38:3) • Active reform—tore down idols, restored worship (2 Kr 18:4) • Sought godly counsel (Isaiah the prophet by his side) Principles We Can Apply 1. Trust God above every alternative – Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… acknowledge Him…” 2. Hold fast to Scripture as literal, life-shaping truth – Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet…” 3. Obey promptly and completely – John 14:15: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” 4. Stay prayer-saturated, especially in crisis – Psalm 143:10: “Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.” 5. Seek wise, biblical input instead of lone-ranging – Proverbs 15:22: “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” 6. Keep reforming—remove anything that competes with God – 2 Corinthians 7:1: “Let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement…” 7. Depend on the Spirit for daily power – Galatians 5:16: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Practical Ways to Align Our Actions Today • Begin each decision with a brief surrender: “Lord, what does Your Word say?” • Read a chapter of Scripture before scrolling news or social media. • Write one obedience step from each Sunday’s sermon and act on it by midweek. • Schedule regular accountability with a mature believer—share goals and progress. • Replace questionable habits with service opportunities (e.g., volunteer, visit the sick). • Keep a “Hezekiah journal” charting prayers, promptings, and outcomes to trace God’s guidance. Verses to Memorize This Week • Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed…” • James 1:22: “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only…” • 2 Chronicles 30:12: “The hand of God was on Judah to give them one heart to obey…” Closing Encouragement Hezekiah shows that ordinary people can live extraordinary lives when every choice—public or private—flows from unwavering trust, quick obedience, and constant reliance on God’s revealed Word. Walk the same path and you, too, will record “deeds of devotion” in heaven’s archives. |
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