Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith the LORD. Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place. And they brought the king word again. (2 Kings 22:19-20) 1/ The word of the LORD found . 2/ Reading with a tender heart . 3/ Seeking the LORD concerning what was read . 4/ The blessing of the Lord . Sermon Summary The sermon explores the significance of a tender heart in receiving God's blessing, drawing from the story of King Josiah's response to the rediscovered Book of the Law. It emphasizes that finding the Word of God is a vital first step, followed by reading it with an impressionable spirit and seeking divine understanding through prayer. The narrative highlights the grace of God in transforming individuals, even amidst generations marked by wickedness, and underscores the hope of eternal life and deliverance from the evils of this world for those who seek the Lord with a softened heart, ultimately finding peace and rest eternally. Correction: In the line of kings mentioned, Manasseh was incorrectly said to be Josiah's, father, when in fact he was his grandfather.
