Finally

II Kings 18:3-5

"And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done. He removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And he broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the people of Israel had made offerings to it. He trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel, so that there was none like him among all the kings of Judah after him, nor among those who were before him."

Hezekiah broke the mold of the disobedient kings. His heart was for God, and he diligently followed him. "For he held fast to the Lord. He did not depart from following him, but kept the commandments that the Lord commanded Moses. And the Lord was with him, wherever he went out, he prospered." Because his heart was God's, he went 100% for God, no high places, no idols, not even the bronze serpent. I imagine this was very difficult since the people were not used to this. They had indulged their flesh for many years, but still Hezekiah was determined to cleanse and restore the temple of God. Because his heart was for God, he would not allow anything to deter him. God would have His proper place and focus in Judah.  What an example of single-minded dedication to God!

Father,

Keep me single-mindedly on a course with You and for You. Give me the strength to root out any hidden idols in my heart.

In Jesus name,

Amen