2 Chronicles 30:6 So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and, according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again unto the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out of the hand of the kings of Assyria.
Hezekiah had made a decree that they would keep the Passover in the second month. There was no time to get ready for the first month (April), but the Law of Moses made provision that the Passover could be celebrated in May. This event was a major piece of the reforms and the restoration of true temple worship. So the word went out to all Judah and to the remnant of believers still left in Israel, inviting them all to come to Jerusalem for the restoration of the Passover Feast.
The Passover had been neglected, and now it was being renewed. All true believers were called to return for the Feast and to turn again to the Lord. The Lord’s love and care for the people did not stop just because they left Him. He is still the “hound of heaven” waiting at the gate for the return of the prodigal son. And the promise and sure hope is that He will return to us.
We are blessed with the privilege of celebrating the Passover every week in the Divine Service of Holy Communion. And we have the opportunity to turn again to Him every day in repentance and faith. And this comes with the promise that He returns to us, restores and renews us. We remember.