Getting and Giving!

This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before the Lord his God. I think this reflects the broader theme of obedience and devotion plus the rewards of faithfully serving our God. This is what Hezekiah instilled in the people. And it works.
Hezekiah was blessed by God and prospered.

It worked then, it works now. It is important that we wholeheartedly dedicate ourselves to God and obey His commandments.

I read somewhere that sacrificial giving is of God's people. But it goes deeper than giving our money, time and talents. It goes down to the core of our sacrificing the necessary things in our own lives so we can draw close to God. One the people drew close to God they could serve others better. This means we could too. It isn't all about us getting, it is truly about us giving.

Blessings!

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