A message of hope, inspiration and challenge.
America’s only hope for restoration is for men, women and children to turn their hearts toward God. This Sunday message is one that is good for every day of the week.
*** Pastor Ron Burtz***
2 Chronicles 7:14 gives four steps for God’s people to take to bring healing upon a nation under judgment.
So far we’ve talked about humbling ourselves, praying, and turning from sin, but there’s one more essential step we must take if we’re to bring God’s favor upon our nation and healing upon the land…God says we must seek His face. What do you suppose it means to seek the FACE of God? Well, one Bible dictionary points out that there’s nothing peculiar about the use the word “face” in scripture, EXCEPT when it’s applied to God. Then it denotes his PRESENCE. Often when we pray, we are looking for God to show His hand and provide things for us for our own sake, but when we pray seeking the FACE of God this is prayer for God’s sake. This is seeking intimacy with God and the presence of God, the heart of God, not just His Hand. One writer puts it this way: “The face of God is “Who God is.” God is saying, “Do not seek my hand for a handout but seek my face for worship.” We may seek the hand of God and receive a handout and go on our way unchanged. But we cannot truly seek the face of God and remain the same. God says, “Seek my face. I want you to realize and know who I am. I am the creator of all the heavens and the earth and all life and matter. I am God almighty. I am eternal, all knowing, ever present, all wise, righteous, and holy. I am sovereign in control over all. I am the judge of all the earth and God of wrath concerning sin. I am a jealous God about my very own people. I am God of grace and mercy and love and compassion and forgiveness. I am God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am God of the cross and the resurrection.
Seek my face.”
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If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, today would be a GREAT day to begin! It’s easy:
A. Admit you are a sinner.
B. Believe that Jesus died to purchase forgiveness for your sins.
C. Confess Jesus as your savior.
Now… you are saved. Your new life has BEGUN. Find a Bible believing, Gospel preaching church. Read your Bible and pray (talk to God). May God bless you as you trust and obey Him in everything you do!
