Solomon's Prayer
Talk about an incredible moment in a person's life. Solomon, after seven years, builds the temple made to glorify God, stands and prays. Have you read that prayer lately? This is where we then read in 2 Chronicles 7 about "humbling ourselves, praying, seeking God's face and asking God to forgive - the promise is that God will do it. This is a historic moment for the Israelites and God's people. Peace reigns, Solomon rules justly, celebrations unfold and sacrifices are made. Did you catch the 2 Chronicles 7 begins with, "When Solomon finished praying, fire cam e down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, adn the glory of the Lord filled the temple". Have you prayed earnestly about the same things that Solomon prayed? Have you brought yourself before the gracious God that loves you and wants to fill you with the fire of His presence? Take a step, move out in faith, trust God (like Romans 4 states about Abraham) and if God truly honors genuine faith - the when you pray.....check for burn marks of His presence. Pastor Jeorge