In what ways can we prioritize God's will in our leadership roles? A Fresh Start of Leadership 2 Chronicles 29:1–2 sets the tone: “Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king… And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, just as his father David had done”. From day one, Hezekiah chose God’s path over every competing agenda. Key takeaway: leadership that prioritizes God’s will begins with a deliberate, personal decision to do what is “right in the sight of the LORD.” • Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight”. • Whether you oversee a home, a ministry, or a workplace, the first question is never, “What do people want?” but “What does God want?” Swift Action that Honors the Lord “In the first month of the first year of his reign, he opened the doors of the house of the LORD and repaired them” (2 Chronicles 29:3). Hezekiah wasted no time. Practical ways to mirror this urgency: • Schedule time with God before scheduling anything else. • Address known areas of disobedience immediately—don’t wait for a “better” season. • Make budget, calendar, and staffing decisions with biblical priorities at the forefront. Removing Obstacles to Worship Hezekiah cleared out idolatry (29:4-16). Spiritual clutter had to go so true worship could flourish. Modern equivalents: • Eliminate policies or traditions that hinder obedience to Scripture. • Confront personal sin that dulls spiritual sensitivity. • Guard against distractions—digital, relational, or financial—that crowd out devotion. Gathering Others in Shared Purpose The king assembled priests and Levites, then charged them: “Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the house of the LORD” (29:5). Leadership principles: • Cast a clear, God-centered vision; invite others to participate rather than dictate alone. • Empower teams with both responsibility and spiritual encouragement. • Celebrate progress publicly, just as Hezekiah led the nation in worship once cleansing was complete (29:20-36). Anchoring Decisions in Scripture Hezekiah’s reforms followed patterns laid down by David and Moses. God’s Word shaped every step. For us: • Regularly measure plans against passages like Joshua 1:7: “Be careful to observe all the law… do not turn from it to the right or to the left”. • Refuse to adopt “best practices” that conflict with biblical truth, no matter how effective they seem. Reliance on God’s Wisdom and Strength Leading God’s way is impossible in human strength alone. James 1:5 offers the solution: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God… and it will be given to him”. • Make prayerful dependence a visible habit—before meetings, tough conversations, or strategic pivots. • Encourage those you lead to do the same. Collective reliance fosters unity and humility. Living Testimony that Inspires 1 Timothy 4:12 calls even young leaders to “be an example… in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity”. Hezekiah’s life modeled revival; our consistency can do likewise. Daily checkpoints: • Speech that builds up. • Conduct free of hidden compromise. • Love that serves without seeking credit. • Faith that trusts God when results aren’t immediate. • Purity that refuses moral shortcuts. Seek First, and Everything Else Falls into Place Matthew 6:33 sums up Hezekiah’s pattern and our goal: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you”. Leaders who prioritize God’s will discover that He provides resources, influence, and outcomes in His perfect timing. |
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