2 Chronicles 34

Josiah was already 18 years into his mission of reforming Judah when his servant found a book among the collected items in the temple.  Once he heard its words, he knew that it was the Law of the LORD, and that his people were going to be judged for failing to obey it.  He immediately humbled himself, and God assured him that he would not suffer the punishment because he responded correctly to the Law by seeking grace.

His mission grew from that time on.  Not only was he to see that all of the vestiges of the old idolatry were destroyed, he added to that mission the new mission of proclaiming the words of the Book of the Covenant, and made his people join in the covenant.

LORD, make us responsive to your word.  May proclaiming your word be our mission.