Revival and 2 Chron 7:14
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:14 pm
"f my people who are called by My name will 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." 2 Chron. 7:14
This verse is often quoted by individuals seeking revival for the United States (and perhaps other countries as well). I like the verse and the sentiment it contains, but what I am not sure about is whether it applies to us today.
First, who are “my people?” When the verse was written I presume it was Israel. Applied to today it would presumably be the Church.
If so, the question then becomes how many must seek His face and turn from their wicked ways? 100%? 50%? Is there any way of knowing this? In other words, is this a formula?
Don’t get me wrong, I am all for revival. I have experienced personal revival (but could use another good one) but I have never really experienced a big revival. But it seems that many people have been praying for revival for many years but nothing seems to happen. Is this because God may not WANT to send revival, or is it because the Church has not yet humbled itself enough or turned from its wicked ways enough?
I guess I am just wondering why large scale revival has not come when we REALLY seem to need it.
TK
This verse is often quoted by individuals seeking revival for the United States (and perhaps other countries as well). I like the verse and the sentiment it contains, but what I am not sure about is whether it applies to us today.
First, who are “my people?” When the verse was written I presume it was Israel. Applied to today it would presumably be the Church.
If so, the question then becomes how many must seek His face and turn from their wicked ways? 100%? 50%? Is there any way of knowing this? In other words, is this a formula?
Don’t get me wrong, I am all for revival. I have experienced personal revival (but could use another good one) but I have never really experienced a big revival. But it seems that many people have been praying for revival for many years but nothing seems to happen. Is this because God may not WANT to send revival, or is it because the Church has not yet humbled itself enough or turned from its wicked ways enough?
I guess I am just wondering why large scale revival has not come when we REALLY seem to need it.
TK