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How Hezekiah Was Made Great

How Hezekiah Was Made Great

(II Kings 18:1-7)

Hezekiah was the son of the one of the worst kings, Ahaz.  He did not have a good family environment.  His son, Manasseh, was also one of the wickedest kings (II Kings 21). Hezekiah rose above his father; while Manasseh had a righteous father, but fell beneath him. 

Hezekiah “did that which was right in the sight of God” (II Kings 18:3).  He was loyal and uncompromising. He took away the idolatry of Jerusalem and cleansed the temple (II Kings 18:4).  He was a man of action (II Chron.29:3, 36).  He immediately began his work as a reformer.  Many have failed because of indecision.  He trusted in the Lord God of Israel (II Kings 18:5). 

He clave to the Lord (II Kings 18:6).  Kept the Lord’s commandments (II Kings 18:6), just we are to do (Jn.14:15).  He was a prayerful person (II Kings 19:14).  The Lord made him great, so the Lord will be with us and prosper us if we strive to do the same things.