Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study Cleaning House | Historical Books | 2 Kings 12
Oct 21, 2025
What areas of your heart need a makeover? Using the neglected mansion of Miss Havisham as a metaphor, Tanya highlights how busyness can lead to spiritual decay. She reflects on King Joash's efforts to restore the temple in 2 Kings 12 and parallels it with our own inner renewal. Daily discipleship may be uncomfortable, but it’s necessary for growth. C.S. Lewis reminds us that while transformation can be painful, it shapes us into temples worthy of God’s presence. Tanya encourages deeper love and obedience as a response to His mercy.
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Miss Havisham As A Picture Of Neglect
- Tanya recalls Miss Havisham's decayed mansion from Great Expectations as a picture of spiritual neglect.
- She links the stopped clocks and cobwebs to how busyness and heartbreak leave hearts unattended.
Neglect Becomes A Spiritual Status Quo
- 2 Kings 12 shows the temple had drifted into disrepair because neglect became the status quo.
- Joash's restoration project revealed both how far people had drifted and God's mercy in giving a fresh start.
Create Practical Systems For Renewal
- Do practical steps like Joash did: create systems (a chest) to collect offerings and prioritize restoration.
- Make the work visible and regular so neglected spiritual practices return to top of mind.
