REOPEN THE TEMPLE
In the very first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah reopened the doors of the Temple of the LORD and repaired them. He summoned the priests and Levites to meet him at the courtyard east of the Temple. He said to them, “Listen to me, you Levites! Purify yourselves, and purify the Temple of the LORD, the God of your ancestors.“ (2 Chronicles 29:3-5)
I love the way Hezekiah started his reign. There was no doubt, that he had a plan. His first and most important goal was to reestablish GOD’s presence in the Temple to open up the way for the LORD so that he can reign among his people. He opened up the Temple, and by this, he made room for the ways and the will of GOD for his people. Then, he took the authority that GOD had given him to reign over Israel.
There was one righteous man. One with the vision for a changed nation. One with the heart to obey GOD. One who said: ”Yes, I will see the LORD move among his people.” Only one young man took his GOD-given authority for the good — one who broke with all the evil habits and rules that were common in his time.
It was the first thing he did as king; Hezekiah didn’t wait. He made a clear statement about what he stood for and how he would reign in the Land. The highest priority was the LORD and his commandments.
In all the Nations of the earth right now, we can see that the doors of churches are closing more and more. It is time to take a stand like Hezekiah and open up the doors spiritually—to remember our good inheritance in the LORD Almighty for the rest and rescue of our souls and those who live in our nation.
Today we will proclaim together scriptures that open the doors, the veils, and the heavens spiritually for our nation. We want to prepare a way for the LORD: first in our hearts and minds, second in our family, and third in our nation. We will together proclaim that people who love GOD with passion will rise in the different areas of society and prepare the way for him in their area of influence. It is time to take the land back, establish GOD’s order, and speak righteousness, justice, and healing over our nation. But it starts with one pure heart that opens up the door and is willing to cleanse and purify everything so that GOD can have his way among us. So let’s stand with courage for a total turn around toward the LORD Almighty, try the impossible, and look prophetically on the good end. GOD gives you the ability to see what he wants to establish, to see the good end; this gives you power, courage, and endurance to pray until you see GOD move.
In this way, we will prepare a way for the LORD in our nation and among our generation. As it is written in Jeremiah, let us look for the old godly way, that our souls and those of the people in our nation find rest in him. Let us start our spiritual journey to the godly paths and roots, to change the circumstances in our nation.
Scriptures for today
· God says, “Rebuild the road! Clear away the rocks and stones so my people can return from captivity. (Isaiah 57:14)
· This is what the LORD says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. (Jeremiah 6:16)
· “Look! I am sending my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. Then the Lord you are seeking will suddenly come to his Temple. The messenger of the covenant, whom you look for so eagerly, is surely coming,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. (Malachi 3:1)
Prayer-points for today
· Thank GOD for pure and courageous hearts to stand up and lead the people to purify themselves.
· Ask the LORD for the conscience and longing to see the good inheritance rise in your nation.
· Declare that righteous people will come into positions of government with great authority and rule righteously and humbly.
· Pray for the fear of the LORD in his people and they would stand up and search for him honestly.
· Thank the LORD for open hearts to welcome Jesus and open doors in every church to welcome his people to worship him.
· Pray that many will prepare a way for him, that the gospel can be preached everywhere, and the great harvest will be brought in.
Celebrate and write down your prayer points
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