Wide-spread revival begins in the heart of a single Christian. Is your heart ready for revival? Take this heart test to find out. God will only save our country when American Christians follow His plan for the salvation of a nation!
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Are you following the admonition for revival found in 2 Chronicles 7:14? Search your heart using the following questions as a guide.
Take time to thoughtfully complete this test. Examine your heart. Consider each question. Allow God to guide you. Confess every sin, ask God to forgive you, and request strength for lasting change.
Take The Heart Test For Revival
1. HUMBLE THEMSELVES.
How close to God am I right now?
Am I really concerned about revival?
Am I willing to pay the price for revival?
Am I willing to do anything God wants me to do?
Is God FIRST in my plans?
Do I think too highly of myself?
Do I think too lowly of myself?
Do I always need to be the center of attention?
Do I deny myself daily to follow Christ?
Have I asked God for help?
Do my “hurt feelings” keep me from serving God?
Am I willing to forgive any wrong against me or against my family?
Do I look down on others in my heart?
Do I have sinful pride in my heart?
Am I willing to ask forgiveness from those I have wronged?
Am I content with the blessings of God in my life?
Have I broken any promise or pledge made to God or to His church? my family?
Since my emergency or crisis has passed, have I keep the promises I made to God?
Am I envious of anyone?
Am I dishonest with others?
Am I too concerned about things?
Have I paid all my debts to others?
Do I have anything in my possession that does not rightly belong to me?
Do I have any habit which I should forsake?
Is there jealously in my heart?
Do I have sinful pride in my heart?
Have I wronged anyone and failed to make restitution?
Is the reputation of others safe in my hands?
Have I been a talebearer or gossip?
Have I hurt someone, or my church, by needless talk about somone’s faults?
Even if it was true, did I glorify God by telling it?
Did I pray for those involved?
Is my heart honest and my mind clean before God?
Are my thoughts pure?
Am I faithful to my wedding vows in deed and in thought?
Do I have any secret sin that I excuse, but should forsake?
Have I forgiven those who talked about me? my family?
Do I have a right attitude toward my fellow church members? my pastor? church leadership?
Do I worry?
Am I anxious about things outside of my control?
Do I complain?
Am I guilty of the sin of unbelief?
Have I honestly tried to be a good witness for Christ?
Conclusion
It is a wonderful thing to be right with God. What peace and joy comes through full submission to Christ!
May God give us revival in our hearts that will spread throughout the land!
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We give each other gifts to celebrate Christmas. Following the example of the three wise men, consider three gifts that you should give to Jesus Christ.
Matthew 2:9–11
9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
In these verses, three wise men came from the East seeking Jesus. What a powerful illustration! Wise men still seek Jesus! They came from Babylon following a star and the Spirit.
We don’t know the exact timing of this event. Some Protestant Churches celebrate the wise men’s arrival 12 days after Christmas calling it Epiphany or Three Kings Day. We know that Christ was no longer a newborn (He is called a young child in verse eleven) but younger than two years of age (verse 16). They traveled hundreds of miles seeking the Child.
Although not inspired or infallible like the Bible, tradition offers the possible names and regions of these wise men. Melchior hailed from Persia, Gaspar (also called “Caspar” or “Jaspar”) from India, and Balthazar from Arabia.
The word “wise men” is the Greek word μάγος (magŏs, mag´-os). The singular word is magi. It was used for oriental scientists or sorcerers. Historians postulate that these men were Zoroastrian priests. Many courts in eastern cultures of the time, had astrologers and magicians who served as priestly advisors. Some stories and songs call the magis “kings,” but that is not revealed in Scripture.
Regardless of who they were and where they came from, these men were drawn to worship the newborn Christ.
Scripture meditation is a vital Christian discipline. Learn how and why to meditate upon the Scriptures. God will bless your life beyond measure as you practice meditation in the Bible. Learn four reasons to practice Christian meditation.
In this article, we discuss the importance of meditation in the life of the believer. Do you meditate? How much time do you spend each day thinking about God and His Word?
Life moves quickly. People are so busy today that it’s hard to catch your breath. Busyness is the enemy of meditation.
Determine to make intentional meditation a regular part of your life.
WHAT IS MEDITATION?
Biblical meditation is not Transcendental Meditation taught in false religions and New Age Spiritism.
Transcendental Meditation (TM) refers to a specific form of silent, mantra meditation and to the organizations that constitute the Transcendental Meditation movement.[1][2] Maharishi Mahesh Yogi created and introduced the TM technique and TM movement in India in the mid-1950s.
The meditation practice involves the use of a silently-used mantra for 15–20 minutes twice per day while sitting with the eyes closed.
Wikipedia
According to Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, Meditate means “To dwell on any thing in thought; to contemplate; to study; to turn or revolve any subject in the mind; appropriately but not exclusively used of pious contemplation, or a consideration of the great truths of religion.”
Biblical meditation is the application of the mind to a specific thought and looking at it from all angles seeking the fullness on understanding on the matter.
How you vote is as important as the act of voting. As Christians, we cannot separate our politics from God’s Word. Consider five areas in which you must vote according to the Bible.
In recent contributions, we have discussed the privilege and importance of voting. In this article, let’s go a little deeper into voting to discuss how we decide for what we vote.
My entire adult life, I have heard politicians explain that they believe one thing in their personal lives, but another thing in politics or the voting booth. The most vivid example in my mind is Catholic Democrats. The Catholic church has taken a strong stand against abortion, yet democrats push a pro-abortion agenda. These conflicted politicians explain that they believe in their church, but they cannot allow their religion to affect their policies. What?!
This philosophy is precisely the opposite of how we should live.
America is in trouble. She is under attack from within and facing God’s judgment without. There is still hope for America if we follow God’s plan of salvation for a nation. Will you help save our nation?
America is a Christian nation. Pilgrims seeking religious and political freedom founded our country. God has uniquely blessed America over its 244-year history.
Yet, we see trouble in our country today. As the godless and idolatrous have gained ground in society, God’s blessing has waned.
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Allow me to remind you that there are two layers of righteousness in a nation.
God and America are linked. Some try to change history to deny this extraordinary relationship. If America hopes to survive, she must turn back to God. Consider these ignored historical facts and God’s plan for the salvation of a nation.
America is a great nation because of her great God. We wouldn’t even exist as a country if it were not for the miraculous work of the Lord.
After years of religious apathy, moral decay, and ungodly attack, America is fighting for her life. Will she remain a Christian nation, or reject her God?
God’s plan of salvation for individuals is simple faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for remission of sins.
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
This verse explains God’s plan of salvation for a nation. God deals with nations in the Scripture. They can be blessed or cursed. They can be built or destroyed. The only hope for America is a religious revival according to 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Before we look at our text verse, let’s view our nation through the light of God’s Word. Consider these facts.
