How can we emulate Hezekiah's actions to "do what was right" today? Hezekiah’s Example in a Single Verse “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done” (2 Chronicles 29:2). That short sentence sums up a life-altering commitment. Below is a simple roadmap for echoing Hezekiah’s “right” choices in our own day-to-day walk. Open the Doors, Clear the Debris 2 Chronicles 29:3–5 shows Hezekiah unlocking the temple and commanding the priests to remove “all the impurity.” •Personal application: –Unlock every compartment of the heart (1 Corinthians 6:19). –Repent quickly of lingering sin (James 4:8). –Invite trusted believers to help identify blind spots just as Levites helped the priests. Restore True Worship First The king prioritized worship before politics or defense. •Schedule time daily to praise God aloud (Psalm 34:1). •Gather consistently with the local church; don’t “forsake our meeting together” (Hebrews 10:25). •Keep Scripture central—read, sing, and memorize it (Colossians 3:16). Lead by Example—Public, Visible Obedience Hezekiah didn’t delegate repentance; he modeled it (2 Chronicles 29:20). •Parents, let children see confession and course corrections. •Managers or teachers, start meetings with integrity checks and give God credit for success (Matthew 5:16). •Serve alongside others rather than merely instructing them. Reestablish Covenant Practices Hezekiah reinstituted the sacrifices and later the Passover (2 Chronicles 30). •Modern parallel: faithfully observe the Lord’s Supper, remembering Christ’s sacrifice (1 Corinthians 11:26). •Mark anniversaries of answered prayer; these “memorial stones” keep gratitude fresh (Joshua 4:7). Seek Revival, Not Just Reform The king’s reforms sparked widespread joy (2 Chronicles 29:36). •Pray for the Holy Spirit to breathe new life into every ministry (Acts 3:19). •Fast periodically to heighten spiritual hunger (Matthew 6:16–18). •Encourage testimony sharing; revival spreads through story (Psalm 66:16). Confront Opposition with Prayerful Courage When Assyria threatened, Hezekiah spread the enemy’s letter before the LORD (2 Kings 19:14). •Physically lay troubling emails, bills, or medical reports before God in prayer. •Claim God’s promises out loud: “The battle belongs to the LORD” (2 Chronicles 20:15). •Trust divine timing rather than shortcuts or compromises. Keep Growing—No Coasting 2 Chronicles 31 records continuing generosity and administration long after the initial revival. •Set spiritual goals each quarter: new books of the Bible to read, people to mentor, ministries to support. •Review and adjust budgets to reflect kingdom priorities (Proverbs 3:9). •Ask annually, “What fresh obedience is God calling me to this year?” Summary Checklist for “Doing What Is Right” Today □Unlock every area to God’s inspection. □Confess and remove spiritual “trash.” □Center daily, weekly, and corporate worship on Scripture. □Model repentance and obedience in all roles. □Celebrate Christ’s work through ordinances and memorials. □Pursue genuine revival, not mere routine. □Face threats with prayer, Scripture, and trust. □Commit to ongoing, measurable growth. Follow Hezekiah’s pattern, and like him you will find that “the LORD blessed him in every work of his hands” (2 Chronicles 31:21). |
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