II Chronicles 7: 14-16
If My people who are called by My Name, shall humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Now Mine eyes shall be open, and Mine ears attentive unto the prayer that is made in this place. For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that My Name may be here forever; and Mine eyes and Mine heart shall be there perpetually.
IF MY PEOPLE...
The directions and choice from the LORD is coming to the People of GOD; a call to commitment. The first step in this call is to "humility"; humble yourselves in the sight of the LORD and He will raise you up. The second part of the call to commitment is "to pray". GOD responds to the cry of the humble who pray. The humble are in right relationship with GOD. Remember the Pharisee and the Publican; the Pharisee exalted himself, while the Publican begged for mercy, in great humility.
We all want our prayers to be heard and we know, from Scripture, that GOD responds to prayer. II Chronicles 7:14 lists the 4 conditions upon which the LORD will see, hear and answer our prayers: 1. humility; 2. prayer, in the spirit and in truth; 3. seek His face - not a hand out; 4. turn from wicked ways. All these steps are from the heart of a true worshiper. GOD wants our heart to be right with Him.
The result of the People of GOD seriously taking these 4 steps in their life and the life of their faith community is,"Mine eyes shall be open, and Mine ears attentive unto the prayer that is made in this place. For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that My Name may be there forever; and Mine heart shall be there perpetually." Divine favor is the result of faithfulness to GOD; right relationship is the result of humility, prayer, seeking His Face and repentance.
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