"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT GOD'S PROMISE TO FORGIVE, TO HEAL AND TO RESTORE"

"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT GOD'S PROMISE TO FORGIVE, TO HEAL AND TO RESTORE"

2nd 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 will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Some explanatory thoughts/application/questions, and a prayer:

This verse comes towards the end of a lengthy prayer by Solomon, and by a lengthy response from God.
It's a well known verse, used often in times when people need forgiveness, healing, and restoration.
Perhaps the most simple and wonderful thing about this verse, is that's "it's true" This is what God will do for His people who will follow His instruction. It applied to Israel, and it applies to us today.

1. God has his people who are called by His name.
2nd Chronicles 7:14 “if My people who are called by My name

The people here were of course the people of Israel. But, we are ( who have come to God through faith in Jesus Christ are also His people ) So, what is in this verse, by way of promise and instruction is for us today. These things are for the people of God.
So, if you are a Christian, this verse, and all that is in it, is for you. What a blessing.

2. God's people can humble themselves and pray and seek His face.
2nd Chronicles 7:14 “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face,

Now here, God tells us what will happen if we as His people follow His instruction. There are four things said here.

(1) Humble ourselves.

(2) Pray.

(3) Seek the face of God.

(4) Turn, or repent from our wicked ways.

These are the conditions that God has set for Him to bring His blessing into the lives of His people. Humility, prayer, and seeking His face, along with repentance from wickedness

3. God will hear from heaven, He will forgive sin, and He will heal our land.
2nd 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 will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Here is what God promise He will do, if we will do what He calls us to do. As it's been said before, "When God's people become what God intends for them to become, than God can do for them what He wants to do"

But, we must approach God on His terms, not on ours. And, He has laid them out for us right here.

Some Questions:

1. Isn't this a wonderful promise?.

2. Are you one of God's people?.

3. Are you in need of God's healing and restoration?

4. Can you see what God calls you to do in this verse?.

5. If you need help and healing from God and this verse fits your situation, will you take God at His word and be not just a hearer, but a doer?.

A prayer:

Father, thank You for this wonderful prayer of Solomon's. And, thank You for Your wonderful and encouraging response and promise to his prayer. This particular verse is so full of instruction, and promise, it's truly a great blessing, Thank You again for it. Would You help us, and any who are in great need of healing, forgiveness and restoration to meditate on this verse and take You at Your Word. In Jesus name, amen.

Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.