But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly.” And Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the secretary, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the Lord.” And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it. (II Kings 22:7,8 ESV)
The Way to Revival
We hear a lot these days about the need for Revival. We observe our decaying society and yearn for the good old days when things seemed better.
Often, such calls for Revival are described as requiring big efforts, strategic campaigns, financial sacrifice, and condemnation of modern evils.
But observe how young King Josiah led God’s people to Revival.
Josiah simply acted obediently in the small things that were in front of him. He saw the decayed temple, and spent money to fix it up. Because it was obvious. And because it was something HE could do, instead of something he demanded others do.
Because of that practical, simple, obvious obedience, Revival was born. The Word of God, hidden for years, was rediscovered and read. And the Spirit of God lit a flame of Revival that shook God’s people awake.
Josiah did not say, “Hmmm… I bet if I have the temple remodeled, we’ll find God’s Word again! And WOW we will have an amazing Revival!”
No… Josiah just did the right thing that was right in front of him.
And Revival was born.
The best news about this process is that our obedience, in big and little things, is not up to us. Our obedience takes form and has power ONLY