Although most of the many people who came from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar and Zebulun had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, "May the Lord, who is good, pardon everyone who sets his heart on seeking God--the Lord, the God of his fathers--even if he is not clean according to the rules of the sanctuary." And the Lord heard Hezekiah and healed the people. (2 Chronicles 30:18-20)
King Hezekiah goes "all in" for the Lord. People, some living near Jerusalem and some living at some distance from Jerusalem, respond with repentance and worship. The rules of the sanctuary are broken; but God hears Hezekiah's prayer and heals the people.
This is the verse of scripture that stands out to me today: "... the Lord heard Hezekiah and healed the people."
I see what is possible when we humans seek genuine repentance and when spiritual leaders pray for those under their leadership--healing for the people!
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