The time was ripe for the change to take place. More people got on board but there was still some hesitation. Still the faithful gathered at Jerusalem to take part in the Passover feast or the "feast without yeast". However, there were still things that had to be corrected before this to could take place. There had to be a cleansing of the priests and the people to make this effective and correct. As a result, the Levites had to perform sacrifices in order to cleanse the people and make them acceptable for worship. Hezekiah was also a man of prayer and he prayed over his people to make sure that their hearts and bodies were just right for this event. With the festivities going on strong, Hezekiah not only prayed for them but he encouraged them. As a result, there was a harmony that resembled the days of David and Solomon and the people ended up celebrating another 7 days after the initial feast was over. More priests got on board and sanctified themselves to participate as Hezekiah provided the necessary items to sacrifice and continue the feast. Joy permeated the land and the Lord was pleased.
What a a joyous revival! This is what our land needs - to return to God and pray and praise! This was also a foretaste of what heaven could be as well. Starting to prepare my message in early November and this is a great passage of what it could look like 24/7 for all eternity. WOW!
Slightly stressful day at work but all good when it was over! The weekend is coming!!!
Praise for today: How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!" Isaiah 52: 7
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