The word My is the possessive case of the word I. It denotes ownership. People who get saved act as if Jesus only rents them. As if they still own their lives and bodies. Scriptures has something very different to say about that. I will only share two verses that speak to the fact God owns us. He does not rent us. He does not have to ask our permission or opinion to remodel and make whole sale changes.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV)
19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,
20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (ESV)
14 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died;
15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.
We are His people. The people of His possession bought and paid for. The receipt is a bloodied cross. Proof forever He purchased not only our salvation but out very lives.
People. God's people to be more specific. We come in different ethnic groups and denominational or non denominational persuasions. We are a vast people. A chosen people. A royal priesthood. No matter what our label, we fall under the heading of Christian, if we trusted Jesus for salvation.
The phrase who are called by name means we represent Him. People love to represent. We wear things to represent a certain school, name band, or company. We proudly wear the colors. In the same way, the people of God are to live in such a way we represent Him. We are His a faith nation of people. We are to live in loyal allegiance to Him.
Humble themselves. Bring self low. Bring self under subjection. Bend the knee. We submit to His authority. He is the King. We are subjects bowed in His presence. He is loving, kind, merciful, and compassionate. Do not let this truth escape you. He is also a rightful King. In fact, the King above all other kings. The LORD above every other lord.
Pray. We are supposed to be in constant communication with our King. We are to ask for His help in impossible situations. We are commanded to pray. I Thess 5:17, Luke 18:1, Mat 7:7-8 only to name a few.
Seek My face. Many people content themselves to seek God's hand. They desire what they can receive from Him or what He can do for them. They have little interest in getting to know Him. He knows the difference. Just like a parent knows when a child is buttering them up just to get something. God knows those who want Him and those who only what He can give them. He desires people who really want to grow closer, to pursue Him, to discover more of Him. It is sad how many spend their whole lives getting to know about God but not getting to know Him.
Turn from their wicked ways. Repent of their evil sins. To change their mind and way of living to please their King. The Bride of Christ is spotted, soiled and stained by sins. God wants a holy pure bride. He demands such a bride. It a time to return to Him and to turn away from the things that offend Him.
He will forgive and hear from Heaven. What a blessing. We all need some forgiveness. We all need God to hear when we cry out to Him. To be assured He pays attention and gives ear to our petitions.
Heal our land. Make our land whole, repair, and recover it. What a wonderful truth. Our land could sure use some healing today. You all know this verse. You have heard it preached many times. My question is have you and I lived it? I take it seriously. I want to make necessary adjustments. I want God to heal our land as I am sure you do. If we meet up to our end I know God will faithfully execute His end.
2 Chronicles 7:14 (ESV)
14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
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