That Should Fix It
“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.”
My wife saw a humorous comic strip today. The man was sitting in front of his computer, posting something to social media. He sits back, smiles and says, “I’ve just shared my opinion. That should fix everything!”
We laugh at the absurdity of his notion, but how many times do we think that someone’s notion or opinion can fix things?
Instead, we should seek God.
Have you ever studied this verse? Taking it piece by piece? Let’s take a moment and do just that.
If: We have a choice, we can do this, or choose not to.
My people who are called by my name: God’s devoted followers.
Humble themselves: Realizing our weakness and God’s sovereignty.
And pray : Not wish, not hope, or think about… But really fervently praying. (James 5:16)
And seek my face: Just like a small child grabbing hold of a parent’s face, to get their full attention. Seeking Him. His will. Not just the things we want.
And turn from their wicked ways: Truly repenting of our sins.
THEN I will hear from heaven: God almighty will hear us!
And will forgive their sin: This is an urgent need for all of us. Because we’ve all sinned. (Romans 3:23)
And heal their land: Oh how we need this!
Let us pray:
Almighty God, we humbly bow before You. We confess our sins. We seek healing for those affected by the Corona virus, an end to the Corona virus, healing of relationships, and most of all, Spiritual healing and peace in our land. That all would truly know You, our Savior. May Your will be done. In Jesus name. Amen.
