Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
There are several dimensions to healing the nations but none is as potent as the acknowledgement of sins, repentance and complete turning away from sin by the leadership and the led (individual, family, community, national). When a people, beginning with the leadership, those in authority, alongside the led acknowledge their sins, repent of the sins, turn away from the sin and return to God, God usually shows mercy, forgives their sins, brings healing and restoration to the land. Please see 2nd Chronicles Chapter 7 verse 14, Joel Chapter 2 verses 12 to 28, 1st John Chapters 1 verses 7 to 10 and 5 verses 14 to 15.
Israel under Ahab experienced three and a half years of drought and consequently famine ravaged the land. but after national repentance and restoration of the altar of God led by Prophet Elijah, the land experienced heavy downpour on the same day. forgiveness, healing and restoration was instant.
The nation of Nineveh also experienced instant forgiveness, healing and restoration after everyone from the leadership to the led repented before God in fasting and prayer. Please see Jonah Chapter 3.
King Jeroboam turned away from God and all Israel followed suit. Then King Shishak of Egypt came up against him because they had transgressed against the Lord. God sent His prophet Shemaiah to rebuke Rehobaom and the leaders of Judah. They acknowledged their sin and repented and God delivered them. Though God allowed Shishak to cart away the treasures of the house of the Lord, what is significant is the acknowledgement of sin by and repentance by the people as it stayed fierce judgment.
God is calling His people to rend their hearts and not their garments so that His will of abundant life (John Chapter 10 verse 10) will be a daily occurrence in the lives of His people. Rend your hearts today and enjoy overwhelming abundance in Jesus mighty name. Shalom
The nation of Nineveh also experienced instant forgiveness, healing and restoration after everyone from the leadership to the led repented before God in fasting and prayer. Please see Jonah Chapter 3.
King Jeroboam turned away from God and all Israel followed suit. Then King Shishak of Egypt came up against him because they had transgressed against the Lord. God sent His prophet Shemaiah to rebuke Rehobaom and the leaders of Judah. They acknowledged their sin and repented and God delivered them. Though God allowed Shishak to cart away the treasures of the house of the Lord, what is significant is the acknowledgement of sin by and repentance by the people as it stayed fierce judgment.
God is calling His people to rend their hearts and not their garments so that His will of abundant life (John Chapter 10 verse 10) will be a daily occurrence in the lives of His people. Rend your hearts today and enjoy overwhelming abundance in Jesus mighty name. Shalom
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