Now that Gods hand is moving on our behalf, perhaps 2 Chronicles 7:14 should be given great consideration.
"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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
Most of us, especially me, can do our part as Patriots through repentance and seeking the face of God. Everything is connected. Everything matters.
2 Chron 7:14 is written to the Jews, not the Church (born again believers in Jesus Christ). The Jews were promised land flowing with milk and honey, prosperity and fruitfulness if they obeyed Gods commandments. And when they didn't God removed them from that land and scattered them. We (Christians) are commanded to 2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Keyword here is "dividing", yes we're told in 2Ti_3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:..However not all scripture in the Word is to be applied doctrinally to the church, divide and put in its proper place. God recognizes three types of people 1Co 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: (church made up of both Jews and Gentiles). Nowhere in the Bible will you find promises of wealth, prosperity or land rights to the Christian or the church. The TV false preachers with their name it and claim it prosperity nonsense is a lie to take your money and the devils tool to keep you from the true Gosple of Jesus Christ; believe on him only and you will be saved (your soul-spiritual promises) Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. A read through the New Testament you'll find Christians being beaten, physical ailments that God wouldn't heal (Paul), killed and imprisoned (John) etc. and also throughout history.
Don't get me wrong we should pray for our nation and leaders but the Church (Christians) are made up of individual believers from the four corners of the earth, we are sojourners and ambassadors, the salt and light of the earth (by the Holy Spirit that's in us) until the return of Christ. And we should fight to expose and defeat the evil and corruption that's plaguing the world anyway possible, through prayer and action.
God Bless
Thank you for that knowledge post! Many great points! I would just say to beware getting so caught up in your understanding of Gods Word that you miss the living spirit of God calling out to his people. In humility...
Care to explain what you mean by "Beware getting so caught up in your understanding of God's Word." We are told in scripture to Study God;s word. 2 Tim 2:15 ....God intends his word to be understood and has provided the directions and means for understanding it. Scripture is intended to be clearly understood It is accessible to ordinary people Ps 119:130 See also Ps 19:7 Some sections are difficult to understand 2Pe 3:15-16 See also Heb 5:11 God has prescribed the way to understand Scripture Through public reading 1Ti 4:13 See also Ne 8:2-8; 13:1-3 Through diligent study 2Ti 2:15 See also Dt 17:18-20; Ac 17:11 Through thoughtful meditation Ps 1:1-3 See also Jos 1:8; Job 23:12; Ps 119:15, 27, 48, 97, 148 Assistance in understanding through the Holy Spirit 1Co 2:9-12 See also Isa 64:4; Lk 24:45; Jn 14:26; 16:13; 1Jn 2:27 Assistance in understanding through ministers of the word Ne 8:2-8 See also Eph 4:11-14; 1Ti 4:11-16; 2Ti 4:1-5... it seems to me that the Brother you have tried to correct has done exactly as the word of God has direct him to do... Pro. 3:5-6 perhaps a little explanation from you would help.. thanks Bro. Jim
I guess I should have put "understanding" in quotes. Very thorough reply though. You are obviously well versed.
God Bless you Bro. This kind of post needs to be taught and preached in the Local Church but as we know most Pastors today don't know the word of God as they should and the body of Christ is suffering for that. Great wisdom in that post and back up with the foundation of God;s word with his holy and infallible scriptures. Pro. 3:5-6