Bitter/Sweets: Heal The Land

If my people, who are called by my name, will 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.
{2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV}

No, none of this is meant to discourage participation in the political process. For that is all part of what it means to be a good citizen in a country with a government that is meant to be of the people, by the people, and for the people—a country that was indeed established by our Heavenly Father{1}.

There is, however, a proper way of doing things that goes far beyond the apparent political process. For it truly is as it is written: “Remember this, fix it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels. Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.”{2}

Hence: the significance of 2 Chronicles 7:14. For in spite of what has been so widely taught: this world still belongs unto our Heavenly Father{3}; and only He can fix what has He has allowed to be broken{4}.

Therefore: let us want to truly humble ourselves before Him{5}. For it truly is as it is also written: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”{6}

No, it cannot be denied that there is much about this country that is broken; but let us keep in mind that there is more at stake than just the here and now. For a law cannot change what is in a person’s heart—not even His Law{7}; and it is the condition of a person’s heart that is what our Heavenly Father is concerned with{8}.

Yes, it is true that laws are meant to define what is harmful{9}; and it is in that regard that laws are most certainly good{10}. For how can someone with very poor judgment know that they are driving way too fast in a particular area unless there is a speed limit clearly posted (naturally-speaking, of course)???

The question is: is it the safely of all concerned that is what we are truly concerned with{11}??? For in far too many cases it is more about control than anything else{12}.

[{1}Romans 13:1; {2}Isaiah 46:8-10 NIV; {3}Job 41:11; {4}Job 12:14; {5}Isaiah 45:5-12; {6}Jeremiah 29:11 NIV; {7}Romans 8:3; {8}Ezekiel 18:31-32; {9}Romans 5:13; {10}1 Timothy 1:8-10; {11}James 2:12-13; {12}Matthew 23:23-28]