thinking of Israel, but he knew in order to see the nation consecrated to God, the priesthood must be consecrated. It is significant that he made no appeal or effort to win the nation itself; he had no program of reform other than reinstituting true worship. The king’s focus was not on turning the heart of the people but on drawing the heart of God. If the Lord is lifted up, He will of His own will and power draw all men unto Himself. Even as Hezekiah reopened the temple doors, so also in us there
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