Extreme Heart Makeover

The story of King Josiah in 2 Kings teaches us a valuable lesson in what God wants to do in each of our lives.

When King Josiah stepped into leadership, Judah was in ruins—spiritually broken, buried under idolatry, and far from God. The first thing Josiah did wasn’t political reform but temple restoration. He put God’s money to work, showing us that generosity is more than giving—it’s spiritual formation. Where our treasure goes, our hearts follow. When we align our finances with God’s kingdom, He starts aligning our hearts too.

While repairing the temple, the high priest found the Book of the Law. When Josiah heard it read, he tore his robes in repentance. That’s the power of Scripture—it reveals what’s broken inside us and calls us to respond. We don’t read the Bible just to learn new things; we read it to meet Jesus, to let the Spirit bring conviction, and to obey what He says. God’s Word is not meant to sit on a shelf. It shines light on the clutter in our hearts and calls us back into alignment with Him.

Josiah went on a demolition rampage, tearing down idols, smashing altars, and removing every object that pulled his people from God. That’s what a heart makeover looks like for us too. God calls us to put to death old ways—greed, lust, anger, lies—and to walk in new life, shaped in the image of Christ. Following Jesus means full loyalty: all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And when we give Him everything, He gives us Himself.