Renovation Anyone?

~ Lisa Brittain

I love the story of King Hezekiah in the Old Testament.  The young king was only twenty-five years old – the age of my sons – when he undertook a major reclamation of God’s temple.  He opened the doors and repaired them.  He assembled the priests and Levites in the temple square for the first time in years and commanded them to do two things.

  1. Consecrate themselves.
  2. Consecrate the temple of the LORD.

(2 Chronicles 29:3-5)

Generations of God’s people had turned away from His goodness and toward objects of idol worship.  As a result, God’s people were scattered.  Many were taken into captivity by foreign rulers.  The temple of God was defiled and Judah was left in ruins.  It was a shameful sight.

But this is where my heart gets encouraged.  Young Hezekiah, rather than grumbling, blaming, punishing or shaming, rolled up his kingly sleeves and got to work on a restoration plan.  He reminds me of young friends in my city who have a heart for renewal and restoration, as well as a revival in the hearts of God’s people.  Their reclamation efforts are purposeful to make God’s name great.2 chronicles 29.3

Two couples have joined in a business venture to buy rundown properties, cleanse and restore them for families who will become neighbors.  Recently a city church, whose congregants are mostly young professionals and students, pledged financial resources above the initial request with the goal of expanding their ministry to reclaim their city in the name of Jesus.  And another young couple moved to a nearby village, which bears deep wounds of racial strife, with God-sized vision and compassionate hearts longing for reconciliation and restoration.

Calling all daughters of Father’s delight.  Come young daughters and bring your youthful passion to restore and energize your older sisters in the joy of the Lord.  Come back, all daughters who have been scattered from God’s people due to distrust and disillusionment.  Come together, all daughters of the King, let us taste and see that the Lord is good.

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I have the honor and privilege of writing weekly devotionals for Daughter of Delight on Instagram.  This post with some slight variation was first posted as an original devotional for Daughter of Delight on Instagram – 2/10/2018.

I invite you to please take a moment to visit @daughterofdelight on Instagram.  I feel certain you’ll be encouraged and refreshed!

Eyes on Jesus… you’re shining!

~Lisa

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa

8 thoughts on “Renovation Anyone?”

  1. Lisa, this is such a beautiful call to join in with God’s purposes! I missed this when it came up on IG this last week, so I am glad to be able to read it here! Oh may we lift our songs with Him to call each other to His heart! Love & Hugs to you!

  2. I also love the story of Hezekiah. It blows my mind that he wanted to follow God when his father was so bad. Just goes to show all of us that God doesn’t give up on people, on families. He’s truly in the business of redeeming anyone who calls upon Him in sincere repentance and faith.

    (Have you heard of Mesu Andrews? You should read her book, “Isaiah’s Daughter.” Tells this story in a fictionalized format from the perspective of Hezekiah’s wife. Really good!)

  3. Love this! Begin again, my self talk for today. Feeling vulnerable over some things not turning out as I hoped. I’m painting on new canvas today, going back to where “my angels” and their ministry to others began.

    Thanks, friend.

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