Scripture
2 Chronicles 7:14-16
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 and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 15 Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. 16 For now I have chosen and consecrated this house that my name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will be there for all time.
Observation
Jerusalem and the temple of God. I've been to Israel and walked on the Temple Mount, but the Bible also says in 1 Corinthians 6:19, that my body is the temple of God's Holy Spirit. When I read these verses, 'if my people who are called by my name, (the name of Jesus - that's me, I'm called by His name, I'm a Christian), will humble themselves (which means to me to fast, to deny myself), and pray and seek my face (something I am trying to do every day) and turn from their wicked ways, then God will hear our prayers, forgive our sin, and heal our land.
Now the Lord's eyes are open and His ears are attentive to my prayers, for where His temple is (which is me) He is listening and His eyes are open all the time because I am His chosen and consecrated house where His name is. His eyes and heart will be with me for all time!
Application
So I will humble myself and pray and seek the Lord and turn from any evil, wicked, or vile thing that separates me from God; and ask forgiveness and intercede on behalf of our land. God hears and sees and His heart is with me for all time . . . because I belong to Him. I've been bought by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Father, You have chosen and consecrated me. You have made me holy by the blood of Your Son. Help me keep this temple according to Your word and purpose for honor. Keep me focused upon You; do not let me turn to the right or to the left.
Thank You for Your reassurance that You will never leave me nor forsake me; that Your eyes and heart are with me for all time. I am not alone.
In Jesus Name,
A-men.
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