"Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced that
God had prepared the people, since the events
took place so suddenly."
2 Chronicles 29:36
When Hezekiah came to the throne of Israel, the land had
been traumatized by a reign of terror instituted by his father,
King Ahaz. During his reign, he had promoted child sacrifice,
idolatrous worship, terrible warfare, and religious persecution.
He closed the temple of the Lord and prohibited anyone from
worshiping The Lord. When he died, 25-year-old son Prince
Hezekiah was king. Things changed quickly and dramatically.
Hezekiah was a true worshiper of the Lord. He immediately
reopened the temple, mobilized the priests and Levites,
reestablished worship, and promoted revival.
God prepared the people for that moment, and the land
recovered more quickly than anyone could have imagined.
People rejoiced when the events took place so suddenly!
Consider this verse: “Weeping may endure for a night,
but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). It's a faithful
reminder that problems are temporary, but our blessings
last forever. We persevere by faith and trust during the
night, but as the dawn appears on the horizon, the sun
rises quickly bringing hope and light. So don’t give up,
God is preparing you to rejoice.
"The best is yet to be and
we can’t lose for winning!"
Vance Havner
