The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2024)
Jul 2, 2024
Fr. Mike discusses Hezekiah's righteousness, restoring true worship, and undoing corrupt practices. He emphasizes that our ancestors do not define our destiny. The chapter highlights Hezekiah's faithfulness to the Lord, trust in God during adversity, and commitment to purifying the temple.
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Pray for Guidance in Speech
- Pray for God to guard your mouth, especially before difficult conversations where tensions might rise.
- Psalm 141 offers "Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord. Keep watch over the door of my lips."
Hezekiah's Contrast with Ahaz
- Hezekiah, one of Judah's best kings, learned from his father Ahaz's unfaithfulness.
- Hezekiah saw how Israel's unfaithfulness in the north led to their destruction.
Hezekiah's Restoration of True Worship
- Hezekiah reinstated true worship and removed false gods, unlike some decent kings who kept idols to appease people outside Jerusalem.
- He made unpopular decisions, showing that leadership sometimes requires going against the will of the people.