A thorough house cleaning is a wonder. It breathes new life into a home; windows are opened for fresh air to replace the stale. Spaces are decluttered so precious things can appreciated for what they are. Dark corners are combed of cobwebs and dust is swept away.
Hezekiah took hold of the house of the Lord and ushered in a new era. His people set themselves apart to the difficult task of restoring the once sacred space. It wasn’t the exclusive work of the professionals– the priests; the help of the Levites was necessary and “they were more conscientious than the priests in sanctifying themselves.” 2 Chronicles 29:34.
“And Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced because of what God had done for the people; for the thing had come about suddenly.” 2 Chronicles 29:29
When the sore soul, weary of bearing the kicks and scuffs of life, relinquishes control, resentment, anger and bitterness to God, the heart becomes the sacred space it was intended to be. When the soul confesses it’s sin against God and repents, He is quick to forgive and restore what was broken. Why the holy One of Israel wants to take residence in this fragile, fickle human heart is a mystery. New life, a new song fills me. I am made new. Joy finds a home:
“Great and amazing are your deeds, Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, King of the nations! Lord, who will not fear and glorify your name? For you are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your judgements have been revealed.” Revelation 15:4-5.
Lord, I hear your invitation to abide in you and your promise to abide in me. Come Lord Jesus. You make my heart your sacred home. Thank you for the depth of your love and the riches of your grace. Amen.
Klueh
Note: This is my last post for the foreseeable future. I won’t be joining you next year, but thank you Sixty-six Books Community for sharing these past years. It’s been wonderful and I look forward to continuing to read the blog.
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I will miss your insights and heartfelt messages. I, too, will be reading and not writing this year. May God breathe new direction through this year’s writers. I can’t wait to experience His Word, afresh. 🙏
I will miss reading both of your posts. They have spoken to my heart this year. Blessings and grace! Rebecca
So thankful, always, for your insight, love and friendship. Thank you for these years on 66Books!
Thank you Courtney and all the other contributors. What wonderful years these have been and what joy is to come. Guaranteed!
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