2 Chronicles 31:21
“And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.”
Several years ago, I was talking to my pastor about another man of God. My pastor made an interesting statement about this fellow pastor when he said, “Everything he touches turns to gold.” My pastor was simply commenting on what God was doing through this man. At the time, it was evident that God was greatly using this fellow pastor.
The verse above is a glowing report made by God about Hezekiah. God said that Hezekiah prospered in every work he began. If a person could have the same said about them that God said about Hezekiah, they could name their job because everyone would want to have them on their staff or team. There are several reasons found in this verse which show how you can prosper like Hezekiah.
First, you have to be a starter. It says about Hezekiah, “And in every work that he began…” Hezekiah didn’t just talk about doing things; he started them. You can never be prosperous in anything unless you start something. You need to get beyond the talking stage and start something if you want God to use you.
Second, you must serve your base. Hezekiah started “in the service of the house of God.” He didn’t try to get people to follow him; instead, he served those he led. You will never prosper when you make everything about you. People may serve someone for a short time who makes the work about themselves, but eventually they will become frustrated because their needs are not being met. You must serve those you lead if you want God to bless what you are doing.
Third, you must have rules, boundaries and limitations to guide you. Everything Hezekiah did was inside the commandments of God. You cannot prosper if you don’t set up rules which tell you what you can and cannot do. Rules, boundaries and limitations will tell you not to do something when your emotions blind your ability to look at a situation clearly. There will be times when your emotions will urge you to do something that will ultimately hurt you. This is why you must have principles and limitations which keep you from making those damaging decisions.
Fourth, you must never forget God in any endeavor. Hezekiah sought God in every work. Ultimately, God must be your sole focus in all that you do. You must do things to bring Him glory. Don’t get so busy in life’s endeavors that you leave God behind. You will ultimately lose in those areas dearest to you when you leave Him behind.
Fifth, you must put your whole heart into what you are doing. Everything Hezekiah did, he did it with all his heart. You will never prosper if you don’t put your whole being into what you are doing. It can’t just be a job; it has to be your passion. If what you are doing is only done because you have to do it, you will find yourself missing out on the greater blessings God has for you if you would put your whole heart into it. If you can’t put your heart into what you are doing, you need to reconsider if you should be doing it. If you should be doing what you are not putting your heart into, you need to reorganize your priorities and remove the hindrances that keep you from giving your all. You will only prosper when you have put your whole heart into all that you do.