2 Ch34:14 (KJV) And when they brought out the money that was brought into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found a book of the law of the LORD given by Moses.
has2Ch 34:18 Then Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” And Shaphan read it before the king. 2Ch 34:19 Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Law, that he tore his clothes.
King Josiah started reigning at a tender age of eight years. He immediately purposed to reform and walk in the footsteps of his ancestor David against a backdrop of his father Amon and grandfather Manasseh who had done evil in the eyes of the Lord . This had precipitated the anger of the Lord on Israelites. But Josiah became one of the greatest king because he acted with complete obedience to God’s word.
When the book of the law was found and read to him, King Josiah was repentant and tore his clothes . That act was enough to melt the heart of God . In addition Josiah renewed the covenant to follow the Lord and keep his commands. He also removed all the detestable idols from Israel. This was a generation that had not read the word of God for a while. But when it was discovered, it was read and the results were visible.
How long has that Bible been sitting there ? The very practice of reading( the Bible ) will have a purifying effect upon your mind and heart. Let nothing take the place of this daily exercise ( Billy Graham). Like Josiah , when the Book of the law resurfaces, we need to humble ourselves , repent our sins and renew our covenant with the Lord. We must purpose to find it, read it and meditate on it daily.
Further readings:
Jos 23:6
Heb. 10:7
Neh 8:8,18
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