If, Then

II Chronicles 7:14 (KJV) If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

 

As we read and reflect on this scripture, there are two words that we should focus on; the words if and then. The scripture tells us, if we will humble ourselves, if we will pray, if we will seek His face, if we will turn from our wicked ways….then, He will hear us, He will forgive us and will heal our land. What we need to reflect on is our willingness to do the “if”.

If, one of the smallest words in the English language, yet it can have some of the biggest effects on or in a person’s life. The Webster dictionary defines “if” as the cause or reason or motive for something to happen. “If” is the word that evokes a response for action.
 

The “if” in our scripture is the beginning of the condition that God is looking to be met before He will act. It is clear that God is giving us a promise to do these things, then He will respond.

During this time of confusion, uncertainty and chaos, it is important to do as God commands and humble ourselves, pray, and seek His face like never before. To do these things will require determination, discipline, and perseverance.  God is sending an urgent message that He wants to pour out His spirit among His people if you are ready to receive.

Love,
Pastor Nannette Newcomb