Contemplative Bible Reading

2 Chronicles 31:20-21 (New International Version)

²⁰ This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before the LORD his God. ²¹ In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered.

Hezekiah was one of “the good Kings” of Judah. That made him a bit of an exception. Note the basis of Hezekiah’s actions:

he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly

Also notice the result:

And so he prospered.

Hezekiah’s life wasn’t all easy. He was challenged in war against overwhelming odds; he was challenged at home with generations of unbelievers. Still, he looked to God and did the best he could every day.

God, help me to me like Hezekiah.