DAILY DEVOTIONAL, SEPTEMBER 2
Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD .” And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan who read it.
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Discover The Book
While preaching one Sunday morning, I invited three children to search our church sanctuary for several scrolls with Bible verses written on them. Whenever they found a scroll, I would have them read the words aloud, and then I would give them a prize. You should have seen those kids. They ran, moved chairs, and looked under plants and in purses (they had permission). Their quest for the Scriptures was extremely intense, but exciting. In a similar way, we are to search diligently to discover the importance of the Word of God in our lives.
In 2 Kings 22, King Josiah and the people of Judah also discovered the importance of the Word of God in their lives. When Josiah began taking action against idol worship in Judah, Hilkiah found the Book of the Law (probably referring to the book of Deuteronomy—28:61; 29:21) in the temple. It must have been lost or concealed during the reign of King Manasseh. Josiah did several things after uncovering God’s Word. He had it read to him as he listened intently (v.10). In so doing, he became aware of God’s commands. He responded by tearing his clothes in grief (v.11). Then he refined his knowledge by submitting to others who could help him understand it (vv.12-20).
Finally, he and the people renewed their commitment to its prominence in their lives by pledging themselves to the covenant written in the Book (23:1-4).
Today, God’s Word is not concealed or lost; it’s at our fingertips. Yet there’s still a need to rediscover its power and prominence in our lives. Let’s spend our time reading, responding, refining our understanding, and renewing our commitment to be changed by its message. —Marvin Williams
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