"If My People...": The Backstory.

In this past Sunday's sermon, Pastor Althea shared with us from Second Chronicles 7:14. When we read the verse in context we see that God is speaking in response to a prayer that had been offered by King Solomon.

For today's post, let's take time to read (or re-read) the events that occurred prior to God's response. While the passage is long, it is worthwhile to gain a sense of what Solomon and the people of God experienced. Please click here to read Second Chronicles 5:1 through 7:3.

“If my people, who belong to me, humble themselves, pray, seek to please me, and repudiate their sinful practices, then I will respond from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.” (Second Chronicles 7:14, NET)