Revival in the context of turning a nation back to God requires a profound awakening. It is not achieved through political activism, national prayer events, or large religious gatherings in stadiums. Media evangelism and mainstream Christian messages fall short, as belief in God is already widespread, yet insufficient to change national character. True revival demands a collective and individual return to God with complete devotion. God, in His infinite love, knows how to capture attention. He is not hesitant to discipline His children for their ultimate good, as the path of disobedience leads to disaster. Historical accounts show God using natural disasters, plagues, and adversities to redirect His people from idolatry and immorality. He has humbled great nations and His own people to prevent their self-destruction. The question remains: what will it take for this nation to repent and turn back to Him with their whole being?

The histories of Israel's kings and judges reveal that successful spiritual revivals often start with the destruction of idols, paving the way for the people to return to God. Because our Creator is a God of purity, the best outcomes arise from addressing both aspects. Ignoring evil, even while holding to the good, allows it to grow and fester, ready to cause harm. Unlike some later kings, Jotham did not lead a spiritual revival, yet he remained steadfast in his personal commitment to God. However, his reluctance, along with that of his predecessors, to eliminate the high places allowed an enduring evil to persist, ultimately contributing to the kingdom's destruction and captivity.

Under Hezekiah, a significant revival occurred during a time of extreme spiritual rebellion. Hezekiah took control, assuming authority over both civil and spiritual affairs, driving the reform himself because the priests, who should have led the revival, failed to do so. As a faithful man, Hezekiah acted decisively, believing that the nation's survival was at stake, and initiated reforms by commanding the observance of Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread in the second month, an unusual circumstance not directly commanded by God but allowed under the law for those unclean at the first Passover. Hezekiah sincerely felt that the lives of the people and their existence as a nation depended on this repentance and reform, beginning with cleaning out the Temple and enforcing these observances under his direct supervision at the Temple to prevent pagan practices. Similarly, under Josiah, another revival took place during a national emergency following the reign of the wicked Manasseh. Josiah, like Hezekiah, used the power of his office as king to force the leaders of Judah to follow God, assuming control in a time of crisis to purge their sins and avert calamity. In his zeal for God, Josiah personally supervised the Passover, ensuring it was not corrupted by pagan influences, as he believed the people would revert to Baal worship if left to their own devices. This was another instance where the king took authoritative control to enforce spiritual reform, reflecting the dire circumstances and the need for strong leadership to maintain obedience to God's ways.