BY JESSICA LANDMON
Church, what do you love? Really pause and think about this. I believe the Lord is asking each of us this question at this specific moment in time. What do you value? What do you exalt? What is taking first place in your heart? Sadly, I think if many Christians were honest with themselves and examined their lifestyles, they would see that God is not number one.
Church, the Lord is trying to get our attention. He longs for fellowship with us. But, we have been so busy with so many things. We have littered our schedules with time wasters, pulling us away from deepening our relationship with Him. God is trying to get our attention, and unfortunately, many of us are still ignoring His call.
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Revelations 3:20
I have heard over and over again that this pandemic is judgment coming on the world for its sinful ways. Christians have been quick to point a blaming figure at all the sin that is transpiring in the world. Although the sin in the world certainly breaks God’s heart, I believe that the Lord is calling on His people during this time of crisis for repentance and a return to their first love.
Church, we are at a pivotal time in history. We have literally been stripped of all the distractions that have taken first place in our hearts. Our actions and response to this pandemic will dictate what comes next.
Will we continue to ignore the Lord’s invitation to meet with Him daily? Will we continue to fill our lives with senseless distractions that keep us from spending time with our Heavenly Father? Or, will we turn from our wicked ways and get down on our knees and humble ourselves before the Lord? Our world needs healing. Church, what do you love?
If My people who are called by My name will 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. 2 Chronicles 7:14