SEEKING GOD FOR HEALING AND RESTORATION

 

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! Here is the word for your meditation and prayer! I am delighted to share the word of encouragement and hope at such a time as this. The title of my message is:"SEEKING GOD FOR HEALING AND RESTORATION"
The Amplified Bible in 2 Chronicles 7:14-15 says,
[14]"If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek, crave, and require of necessity My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
[15]Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer offered in this place." The scripture above comes after Solomom, David's son had built the temple of the Lord and dedicated it to the Lord, through an offering which was consumed by the fire which came from heaven, and the glory of the Lord filled the Lord's house, as a confirmation of God's acceptance and approval. Because God had been touched by this gift of a Holy Temple and the offering, the glory of the Lord even caused the Priests not to enter the house of the Lord, due to the glory  which filled the house. God's restoration and healing for the Israelites was now imminent, because of what Solomon had done to build a temple of the Lord.  The scripture in 2 Chronicles 7:14 talks of humbling ourselves, praying, and seeking God's face, as well as turning away from our wicked ways, in order for God to hear from heaven, forgive our sins and heal our land. There are seven points of emphasis in the above scripture.      *1. Humility: When approaching God's throne in prayer we must always humble ourselves and reverence the lord, in order to attract His attention and response. Humility is key for our elevation and promotion. James 4:10 says humble yourself and the Lord will lift you high. In other words humility becomes a requirement when approaching the Lord in prayer. You touch God's heart by your attitude of humility and meekness.           * 2. Prayer: Prayer is the key for unlocking all closed doors in our lives. The Israelites were enjoined to pray in humility, in order for God to hear them and answer their prayers. Remember, a prayerless person, is a powerless!        *3. Seek: Seeking God's face in prayer is crucial as God's children. Even one of the greatest pioneer man of God of faith, John Wesley said" It looks like God can't to anything for mankind unless they pray..." Therefore seeking God's face in  prayer is a requirement for all God's children. There  are  things which we have failed to access and enjoy, because of our weak prayer lives. *4.Repentance: Sin is always a hindrance to our breakthrough and unanswered questions and prayers. We must forsake sin and turn away from all ungodly acts, and evil practices, in order for God to hear and respond to our prayers. *5. Hear: God hears are petitions and supplications. God hears our prayers, whenever we call unto Him. He answers prayers, as long as we fulfil his will and purpose.( 1 John 5:14-15)         *6. Forgiveness: Forgiveness is also a requirement in our prayer lives. Before you approach God in prayer, you must forgive, so that your prayers may go direct to God. In this scripture, God urges us to repent and turn away from our wicked ways, so that He may also forgive our sins and respond to our prayers. If God can forgive you, who are you not to forgive others. Unforgiveness is a scandalon, the Greek word for a bait stick ( hook/ chiredzo) which holds you in a self imposed prison( Isaiah 43:25, Mark 11:25-26) You must forgive, for your prayers to be heard by God, otherwise you will be wasting your time, even if you fast many times, without forgiving each other, your prayers will hit the conrete and barrier of unforgiveness sin/ offense.     *7.Healing: Healing comes after the fulfilment of all the above requirements which I mentioned earlier on.  In the above scripture healing of God's people and restoration, is assured as long as we adhere to God's requirements. The land of Israel was to be healed and restored, following Solomon's dedication of the temple and fulfillment of God's will. Seek God's face for your healing and restoration in all aspects of your life. Many nations, communities and families, need healing and restoration, in different forms. We must all return to the Lord in humility and repentance, in order for God to forgive our sins and restore the former glory of many countries and their people. The economies and God's people in many countries are bleeding, and need healing and restoration( Joel 2:25-27). We pray for all Nations of the whole world to be delivered and healed, even at such a time as this, during the Covid 19 pandemic. Lord heal our land fom this devastating situation which has affected the economy of many nations. You are Jehovah Rapha our healer, please heal our families and the economy of our countries!( Exodus 15:26)
The Amplified Bible in Matthew 7:7-8 says,
[7]"Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you.
[8]For everyone who keeps on asking receives; and he who keeps on seeking finds; and to him who keeps on knocking, [the door] will be opened."  If you ask for anything from God in sincerity and humility, He will answer you. If you seek him, you will find him and receive His benefits and blessings. 
The Amplified Bible in Isaiah 59:1-2 says,
[1]"BEHOLD, THE Lord's hand is not shortened at all, that it cannot save, nor His ear dull with deafness, that it cannot hear.
[2]But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear." This scripture clearly states that God's ear is always attentive to our prayer requests, but the only barrier to our breakthrough, is our iniquities ( sin).  In other words as stated before, that we must turn away from our wicked ways, for God to hear and answer our prayers, we must always endevour to shun sin and live right, in order to attract God's divine favour.
The Amplified Bible in Jeremiah 33:3 says,
[3]"Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know (do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand)." If we call unto the Lord in prayer, He hears us, provided we fuffill His will. Our qualifications for answered prayers  is living acccording to God's will and plan, for our lives. In many instances we have wondered why our prayers are not answered, but today after the above explanation and teaching, it is clear that we must follow God's commandments and will, for our lives to be transformed, restored and delivered.
The Amplified Bible in Jeremiah 17:14 says,
[14]"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for You are my praise." In this scripture again healing is promised for God's people.  Jeremiah standing in the gap for God's children, is confident about the Lord's healing assurance to his people. If you need healing, you are also guaranteed as long as you fulfill all God's requirements as mentioned above. Correct all your shortcomings and mend your relationship with the Lord, and other people, you will receive your breakthrough and blessings.
The Amplified Bible in Jeremiah 30:17 says,
[17]"For I will restore health to you, and I will heal your wounds, says the Lord, because they have called you an outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no one seeks after and for whom no one cares" Once again restoration and healing for God's people  is promised in this scripture. Your  healing in all aspects of life is assured by God's word. His promises are always  Yes and Amen! ( 2 Corinthians 1:20). Maybe it is your marriage, relationship, finances, employment, business, project or body, all can be healed and restored, in the name of Jesus Christ. The Amplified Bible in Isaiah 55:6 says,
[6]"Seek, inquire for, and require the Lord while He may be found [claiming Him by necessity and by right]; call upon Him while He is near." Finally, brethren let us work hard to seek the Lord in truth and in spirit, while He may still be found.( John 4:24)  Redeem the times, because the days are evil, you may soon regret when it's too late to repent and be forgiven. Be humble, seek, pray, repent and find favour in the Lord. "HEALING AND RESTORATION IS YOUR PORTION" child of God. Whatever it is you are in need of, just seek the Lord sincerely in prayer, and it shall be granted, in the name of Jesus Christ. 

May God richly bless you!       

Evangelist Fanuel Masikati:+263778495363          

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