Everything that Hezekiah did for the Lord he did with all his heart

“And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.” - 2 Chronicles 31v21

Hezekiah’s life and reign are summarised with these words. “Everything he did for the Lord he did with all of his heart.” This king had the kind of dedication that God favours all throughout the Bible. In Ecclesiastes we read, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” In Colossians 3v23 we find the New Testament principle that Hezekiah already knew – “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

God is not looking for half-hearted, lazy followers. He is looking for followers who, like Hezekiah, are willing to serve Him with all their hearts. How do we compare to Hezekiah in this aspect of serving God. Can it be said of us that “every work we begin in the service of the Lord…we do with all our hearts”?