Some laughed and mocked, but some humbled themselves

“So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them. Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.” - 2 Chronicles 30v10-11

As part of Hezekiah’s attempts to restore true worship he reinstituted the Passover. He sent runners all through the land to inform the people and invite them to Jerusalem for the event. As the runners told the people the news some laughed at them and mocked them, but some did humble themselves and come to Jerusalem.

Anytime one tries to follow the Lord and worship him there are going to be similar responses. When Paul was on Mars Hill he had a similar experience. Some mocked him, others wanted to hear more, and a few believed.

We should not be surprised or discouraged when people do not respond to God’s word in the way we want. Just like those who heard the runner’s message some are going to laugh and mock us, but some, maybe only a few, will hear, humble themselves, and come to Christ.

Those few are worth all of the mocking and laughter.