2 Chronicles 29

As disheartening as it is to see a bad apple fall from a good tree, it is encouraging to see a good apple fall from a bad tree. Hezekiah’s efforts here are even more impressive in reference to the great evil that Ahaz perpetrated. He makes quick work of it as well showing the strength of his conviction to make it right. In his first month he gets things moving in a right direction. He makes sure he gets the Levites involved because they are the ones to get the temple ready. It was interesting to see that the priests were not as quick to get themselves consecrated. It is interesting to consider whether that was because they had been corrupted in the time of Ahaz or because they wanted to see if Hezekiah was the real deal. And he shows that he is and the Levites complete the task quickly showing their enthusiasm. What a breath of fresh air Hezekiah must have been for those in Judah that remained faithful to God in spite of Ahaz. I imagine they are the most excited and vocal of those assembled to see and bring sacrifices. How glorious it must have been to hear the peoples voices resound as the Levites lead in worship. Ah to be a fly on the wall to hear worship that comes from repentance and restoration. What a great passage of Scripture to read!