He showeth the cause why some obey and some mock at God’s calling, to wit, because his Spirit is with the one sort, and moveth their heart, and the others are left to themselves.
Historical and theological verse study from Second Book of Chronicles, Chapter 30.
Apply the spiritual lesson of 2 Chronicles 30:12 through prayerful reflection and faithful obedience.
“Gracious Father, write the truth of 2 Chronicles 30:12 upon my heart by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Amen.”
“In Juda vero facta est manus Domini ut daret eis cor unum, ut facerent juxta præceptum regis et principum verbum Domini.”
“Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.”
“Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.”
“Also the hand of God came on Judah to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by Yahweh’s word.”
“Also upon Judah came the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by the word of Jehovah.”
He showeth the cause why some obey and some mock at God’s calling, to wit, because his Spirit is with the one sort, and moveth their heart, and the others are left to themselves.
Hand; grace (Menochius) and power, to endure such unanimity.
2. A command was given to the men of Judah to attend this solemnity; and they universally obeyed it, v. 12. They did it with one heart, were all of a mind in it, and the hand of God gave them that one heart; for it is in the day of power that Christ's subjects are made willing. It is God that works both to will and to do. When people, at any time, manifest an unexpected forwardness to do that which is good, we must acknowledge that hand of God in it.
Verses 1-12 Hezekiah made Israel as welcome to the passover, as any of his own subjects. Let us yield ourselves unto the Lord. Say not, you will do what you please, but resolve to do what he pleases. We perceive in the carnal mind a stiffness, an obstinacy, an unaptness to compel with God; we have it from our fathers: this must be overcome. Those who, through grace, have turned to God themselves, should do all they can to bring others to him. Numbers will be scorners, but some will be humbled and benefited; perhaps where least expected. The rich mercy of God is the great argument by which to enforce repentance; the vilest who submit and yield themselves to the Lord, seek his grace, and give themselves to his service, shall certainly be saved. Oh that messengers were sent forth to carry these glad tidings to every city and every village, through every land!