That Means Us

When we look at the breakdown in our culture, we’re quick to point the finger at Hollywood or the politicians in Washington, DC. They may all play a role in it to some degree. But when God sees the breakdown of a nation, He doesn’t point His finger at the White House. He points it at His house.

In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God says, “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land” (nlt).

Of course, we gravitate toward the last part of the verse that talks about restoring our land. But let’s notice that at the beginning of this verse, God says, “If my people . . .” That means you. That means me.

Yes, there are people doing evil, horrible things today. But what about us? Do we need to humble ourselves and seek His face and turn from our wicked ways?

According to Scripture, that is the prescription for revival.

During the Jesus Revolution, the Holy Spirit was at work. There was a sense of expectancy in the church services. No one was late for church. There was a sense of anticipation about what God was going to do. And this is the same Holy Spirit that set the first-century church in motion.

God’s Holy Spirit wants to work in our lives. The question is, do we want Him to work? The Bible says, “Do not quench the Spirit” (1 Thessalonians 5:19 NKJV).

Sometimes God’s Holy Spirit will nudge us to do a certain thing or go to a certain place, and we’ll say no. That is quenching the Spirit. Don’t do that. If we want another spiritual awakening, then we need the Holy Spirit at work in our lives, empowering us, filling us.