2 Chronicles 7:14: “If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (NASB)
Just a thought: I’m hearing the above Scripture quoted often lately, but are we really “hearing” what’s being said?
Humility has two different branches. The first branch involves being teachable – having a willingness to carefully listen to what God is trying to tell us. The second branch involves knowing the reality that you do not have the power to save yourself physically, or especially spiritually.
Seeking God’s face relates directly to humility as you are seeking God’s ways, over and above your own – knowing full well, from your heart, that you do not know everything. If indeed, you actually truly know anything at all.
Turning from your wicked ways (a sign of true repentance) is simply the walk – the fruit of genuine humility. Also take note, that by God saying His people must turn from their wicked ways implies that His people were indeed acting wickedly.
Did you notice the word “then” within the above Scripture? The word “then” is a conditional word. In other words, God’s people were either not praying at all, or more likely, praying amiss without humility – without seeking God’s face – without a repentant heart. Either way, your sins cannot be forgiven without sincere – genuine repentance, nor will the land be healed, because God will not hear you.
Prayer: Lord, my God, may I never pray amiss from my heart, or with my words. But if I do, show me so I can pray and worship You in both spirit and in truth. Amen and Amen!
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