The Principle

2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)  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.

IF – THEN   In 1686 Sir Isaac Newton published “Newton’s Principia” which explained the “Law of Gravity”.  It was a very complicated and detailed description of why things fall to the ground.  Simply put IF something is dropped THEN it will accelerate downward.   The laws of the universe are like that.  They always work.  In our Scripture today we have the assurance of the Creator of all the Laws of the Universe in an “If – Then” promise.
The first word in this week’s Scripture is perhaps the most important one.  God has placed a cause and effect on this promise that is important to understand.  IF God’s people will do their part then God will hear, forgive, and heal.  America needs healing.  It will not come from a Supreme Court ruling or new legislative victory.  Our land is crying out for restoration and the only hope is “If God’s People”.  The Lord of Heaven and Earth has ordained that you hold the key to the restoration of our nation.  It is easy to look for someone else to be responsible but the degeneration of our nation demands that we trust God’s word and obey His command.  We can begin the process of healing!  Not in our own wisdom or strength but by trusting in the Lord and not our own understanding.  We must walk in His ways and acknowledge that He is our salvation.  THEN He will hear from Heaven!  THEN He will speak the word that can shake the foundations of this world!  THEN He will heal our land!