2 Kings 21

“For he rebuilt the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; he raised up altars for Baal, and made a wooden image, as Ahab king of Israel had done; and he worshiped all the host of heaven and served them.” (2 Kings 21:3).

After years of kings failing to do so Hezekiah destroyed the high places. Just like that, Manasseh brought them back. We discussed what these high places represent in our lives. Once these high places have been knocked down, they can be brought back.

Do not return to the place where the Lord delivered you from. In Jeremiah the Lord commands Israel, “Do not return to Egypt.” Egypt is always a picture of the world. It has been present from the time of Abraham until today. We can always walk away from the world but it will always be right there behind us. Do not return to Egypt. Do not build the high places again. If ever you are tempted to do so, pray and confess your troubles to a brother or sister. It will be so much easier than falling back into that sin and having to break that habit again.