There
is much that can be said about Hezekiah. Let’s talk about one of the best
things. The Chronicler tells us, “And every work that he undertook in the
service of the house of God and in accordance with the law and the
commandments, seeking his God, he did with all his heart, and prospered.”
(31:21) Let’s draw a lesson for each of us today in relation to our service for
the Lord in his church.
1. He undertook work in the
service of the house of God. The house of God today is the church; the church
where we have committed our lives to be a part of the fellowship of faith. We should
each find our place of service in the church.
2. He did his work in
accordance with God’s Word. We should also be guided by the Word as we serve the Lord through his
church. Our work should honor the Lord and be an example to others of obedient
faithful service.
3. We should seek the Lord
in our service. Don’t serve God in order to be puffed up in your own mind. This
eventually happened, sadly, to Hezekiah. But use your service of the Lord as an
opportunity to know God more.
4. He worked with all his
heart. Do
your work heartily, as unto the Lord. In the power and grace of God, give it
all you’ve got. Don’t be weary in well-doing. Hang in there faithfully,
joyfully, continuously serving the Lord.
Be
steadfast, y’all.
Prayer:
Father, I pray for myself first that my work would be pleasing to you and my
heart would be wholly toward you in my service for you. Hinder me, Lord, from
pride and thoughts of indispensability. Let my service be acceptable to you.
And for my brothers I pray that each of them will find their place of service
for you and do it mightily, through your enabling power, for you.
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