And
the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have
heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to Myself for an house
of sacrifice. If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I
command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among
My people; 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. Now Mine Eyes shall be open, and Mine Ears
attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. For now have I
chosen and sanctified this house, that My Name may be there forever:
and Mine Eyes and Mine Heart shall be there perpetually. 2
Chronicles, Chapter 7, verses 12-16.
And
it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their
fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid
hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore
hath He brought all this evil upon them. 2 Chronicles, Chapter 7,
verse 22.
This
sounds like sometimes when we have droughts, floods or pestilence
like locusts, etc., God is trying to get our attention. I feel like
it’s His way of saying, “People down on Earth, you are losing
your focus on Me. You are getting caught up in worldly things and
doubt My existence by taking credit for the things I do.” God, who
is infinitely merciful, goes on to say that if we turn back to Him,
He will forgive us.
Because this is an example of how I’ve applied this Bible passage to my life, it doesn't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the passage.
This is
a connection I've made from this Bible passage. Please share your
connections.
Please click on comments below to share your suggestions. Thanks! Debbie
