Hezekiah Ruled in Jerusalem For 29 Years

II Chronicles 21:1–20
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Hezekiah was 25 years old when he became king. He ruled in Jerusalem for 29 years (v. 1). He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as king David had done (vv. 2-3). Through him revival came to the land. King Hezekiah was a man who cried for national revival. This passage of Scripture gives a stunning analogy to the keys that unlock revival.

The door of Revival opens because of: 

1.     Preparation (vv. 4-14).

2.     Concentration (vv. 15-19. 

3.     Dedication (vv. 20-24). ’

4.     Presentation (vv. 25-36).

The key to revival mirrors the willingness to humble ourselves in repentance, committing ourselves in obedience, embracing the cross with dedication, and devoting ourselves to worship.

Application

In 1903 a news reporter interviewed a policeman in London as to where the Welsh Revival could be found. The policeman placed his hand over his heart and replied. “The Welsh Revival is inside this uniform. Revival begins with what resides inside our heart!” If I am ever to experience “Revival” it will have to begin inside of my heart.