Devotions

 

IF MY PEOPLE 

2 Chronicles 7:14 – If My people who are called by My name, will humble themselves, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin.

Have you ever wondered why they start off each section of Congress with prayer, yet none of the mess ever gets fixed.  Why are they always praying at the Statehouse, or at City Hall but nothing happens.  Now I am glad that they are praying, don’t get me wrong – but when God says “My People” – He is talking about a specific group of people.

In the Old testament it is the people of Israel.  In the New Testament it is the Church, the Christians.  Christians get through to heaven and get through to God.  God’s children have access to the throne.  If God ever decided to destroy America it is we Christians who need to pray for mercy and healing.  If God has decided to allow our cities to continue to deteriorate, it is we Christians who need to plead for His saving grace.

 The principle here is representation.  God’s people get through to Him because they bear His name, which means they are under His authority.  Satan’s main goal is to keep Christians from getting it together, especially on their knees.  And it’s his goal because he knows the Father listens to His Children.

Mark