Given August 21, 2008

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…I will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 

Does our land need healing?  Can politicians and the government heal our land?  Are the economy, the war, or healthcare really the issues?  Who is responsible for this mess and who is responsible for cleaning it up?  Does God want it cleaned up?

You may have heard of an “If-Then” statement.  It says that IF a certain condition happens or is present THEN an expected outcome will occur.  The THEN depends on the IF.  “IF my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways,”.  Are we God’s people?  Yes, we are!  Are we called by His Name? Yes we are! “God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful”. 1 Corinthians 1:9.  We’re the ones!

To “humble ourselves” means to get off our high political horse, get on our knees, submit to God and pray.  As we “pray”, we “seek His face”; and when we earnestly do that, He will show us what our “wicked ways” are.  Then we must turn from our allegiance to a political party, a family tradition, or the influence of a slick TV ad and ask God what He would have us do.

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THEN will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”  Brothers and sisters in Christ, it’s up to us; we are the responsible party.  God is listening for and watching His people, ready to act on our behalf.  If we, God’s people, will do what we’re called to do, the economy, threats from evil, our health, and everything else will be taken care of!

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If my people….I will”.  He promised!