2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
As the realization of the Presidential election results resounds around the globe, there will be gallons of tears for some and ecstatic jubilation for others. Nothing new under the sun:
“History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new.” Ecclesiastes 1:9
As for the famous, often quoted during difficult times, Scripture from 2 Chronicles above, this was God speaking to the Israelites thousands for years ago to assure them He was with them and if they followed His instructions (humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways) He would, indeed forgive their sins and heal their land!
Well, you may say, we are not the ancient Hebrews who brought sacrifices to the newly finished temple of God, we are 21st century people who may not even attend church regularly so how can this verse be of interest to us?
Look at it this way, if we focus on our part of that verse, how might it change our lives. For example: 1. Humble ourselves. 2. Pray (for ourselves, friends, neighbors, country). 3. Seek God’s face (more humble prayer and supplication). 4. Turn from our wicked (self-seeking, lying, greedy, etc) ways.
Since God adores our humble, selfless, repentance, He will gladly answer our prayers and grant his grace and mercy throughout the land. His love and purposes are never selfish but always selfless with repentance and redemption as His eternal guidelines.
Regardless of who we voted for, faith in almighty God will take the place of crumbling hope in political parties and their leaders. Let us dedicate ourselves to regular prayer for our leaders as we humble ourselves, seek God’s face and turn from our wicked ways.
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