Spurgeon Morning and Evening March 15 PM

Biblical Context

The book of 2 Chronicles tells the story of the kings of Judah, focusing on their faithfulness or unfaithfulness to God. Our verse comes from chapter 31, which talks about King Hezekiah. Hezekiah was one of Judah’s most righteous kings. He took the throne after his father, Ahaz, who was a terribly wicked king who led the people into idolatry. Hezekiah immediately set out to reform the nation, destroying idols, reopening the temple, and restoring true worship.

His reforms weren’t just surface-level. He commanded the priests and Levites to sanctify themselves and clean the temple, then reinstituted the Passover celebration after many years. The people responded with joy, bringing in their tithes and offerings for the temple workers and the poor. The verse for today speaks to Hezekiah’s approach to all these tasks, showing you exactly how he got things done for God.

Key Word Study

Let’s look at the word “heart” in 2 Chronicles 31:21. In Hebrew, this word is לֵב (lev). It doesn’t just mean the physical organ that pumps blood. In biblical thought, the “heart” stands for the center of your being—your will, your emotions, your intellect, and your conscience. It’s where your decisions come from, where your true character lives, and where your deepest affections reside.

When the Bible says Hezekiah did something “with all his heart,” it means he brought his complete self to the task. His intentions were pure, his resolve was strong, and his focus was undivided. He gave his entire being to God’s work, not just a part of himself. This word shows you the depth of his commitment and passion.

The Power of Wholeheartedness

The Bible tells us about King Hezekiah: “He did it with all his heart and prospered.” This isn’t just a special moment in history; it’s a rule you’ll see again and again in how God runs our world. It’s generally true that people who really put their whole selves into their work do well. On the flip side, those who start a task but leave part of their focus behind them are almost sure to fail. You can’t expect God to give you a big harvest if you’re lazy, unless it’s a harvest of weeds. He won’t send you wealth if you won’t get out there and dig for its hidden treasures.

Everyone agrees that if you want to do well in life, you need to be diligent in your business. It works the same way in your spiritual life as it does in everything else. If you want to see good come from your work for Jesus, it needs to be work that comes from your heart, and it needs to be done with all your heart. You should put as much strength, energy, passion, and seriousness into your faith as you do into your job. In fact, your faith deserves far more.

God Loves Active Believers

The Holy Spirit is there to help us when we’re weak, but He isn’t there to make us lazy. He really loves believers who are active and working. You see, the most useful people in the Christian church aren’t the ones with the most natural ability. They are the men and women who do what they set out to do for God with all their hearts.

Think about Sabbath-school teachers. Who are the most successful ones? Is it the ones with the most talent? No, it isn’t. It’s the most zealous ones—the people whose hearts are truly on fire. These are the ones who see their Lord moving forward with success in the greatness of His salvation.

Perseverance Comes from a Whole Heart

When you’re all in, it shows in how you keep going, no matter what. You might mess up at first. That’s okay. The worker who is truly serious will say, “It is the Lord’s work, and it must be done; my Lord has bidden me do it, and in His strength I will accomplish it.”

So, Christian, are you really serving your Master “with all thine heart”? Take a moment to think about how serious Jesus was. Just imagine what kind of heart-work was His! He could honestly say, “The zeal of Thine house hath eaten Me up.” (This is quoted from Psalm 69:9 and later found in John 2:17).

When He sweat great drops of blood, you know it wasn’t a light load He was carrying on His blessed shoulders. And when He poured out His heart, it wasn’t some weak attempt He was making for the salvation of His people. Jesus was truly serious. Are we just lukewarm? It’s time to ask ourselves if we’re giving our all, just as He did.