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Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

2 Kings 23:1

2 Kings 22-23 describe the reforms and blessings that came to Judah under King Josiah. Judah suffered under the idolatry of his grandfather Manasseh and his father Amon. Because of their actions, God pronounced Judah’s judgment (2 Kings 21:10-17). Yet, Josiah rejected the evil ways of his predecessors. He led Judah in a revival. As a result of his actions, God delayed His judgment upon Judah to give the people another opportunity to change their ways. 

Josiah teaches that reformation starts with:

• Repentance of sin 
• Rejection of evil 
• Obedience of God
• Recommitment of life
• Renewal of worship
• Humility of prayer
• Study of the Word 

To experience reformation for myself

• Repent with greater humility.
• Reject evil with greater fervor.
• Obey with greater determination.
• Live Spirit filled with greater intensity.
• Worship with greater passion.
• Pray with greater devotion.
• Study the Word with greater intentionality

Oh, Lord, we pray for a 2 Kings 23 reformation for Your church, and let it start with me.

God is waiting for His church to reform and recommit to Him

This is hard to imagine…

“…sacred prostitution was an integral part of the worship of many of these pagan idols. The temple had become a brothel and King Josiah corrected this disgraceful perversion.” - David Guzik Enduringword.com

He also tore down the living quarters of the male and female shrine prostitutes that were inside the Temple of the LORD, where the women wove coverings for the Asherah pole.
2 Kings 23:7

Oh, Lord, we pray for a 2 Kings 23 reformation for Your church, and let it start with me.