“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” (II Chronicles 16:9)
Lately the Lord has been highlighting this verse for me as such a “now” word. There is so much hope and promise in this truth.
God is Looking
God has always been looking for worshippers that will worship Him in Spirit and in truth. His eyes are searching throughout every nation, city, and region for hearts that are loyal to Him – hearts completely undivided and fully toward Him.
The context of II Chronicles 16:9 is that King Asa, who had begun his righteous reign in totally dependency on God’s intervention, had drifted toward putting his trust in other resources and other nations instead of the Lord. This verse is actually an invitation to repent from a prophetic voice in King Asa’s life, and trust in the Lord with all of His heart once more.
The Promise
There is an amazing key, a promise in this verse that is as real for us as it was for King Asa. What will God do when He finds those whose hearts are loyal to Him? He will come. He will show Himself! He will come in His power and His glory. God Himself will come and dwell with those whose hearts are toward Him. He will show Himself strong on their behalf.
In this hour, God is not looking for places to visit. He’s looking for places to dwell. He’s looking for a Tabernacle made up of the blazing hearts of praying, worshipping people. When He comes, He will show Himself strong, releasing His victory, His power, His signs, and His wonders.
Revival Hot Spots Live In This Truth
We love the emerging revival hubs around the world. These apostolic centers are a vital part of what God is doing. But we can develop an addiction to going and drinking from those wells without letting them inspire and encourage us to build a tabernacle for His Presence in our own communities.
God is not a respecter of persons. He is breaking through in our region. He will show Himself strong on your behalf. The reason revival hubs have emerged in the first place was because God found hungry, loyal hearts there that would go after His Presence above all else. The promise of this verse is that God will show Himself just as strong here, and move just as powerfully here, as He is anywhere else!
Our Assignment in Times of Testing
The test you thought would destroy you is intended to elevate you. When God allows circumstances in our lives that are beyond our ability, we are invited to learn greater dependency on Him, and in the midst of it, find Him and find a greater impartation of his power, His presence, and his faith than we’ve ever know before.
Our major task in times of testing is to realign our hearts so they are completely focused on the Lord. God never, ever overlooks a heart that is focused on Him. Your assignment is to let your heart be wholly His! Let God show Himself strong on your behalf, and move in a fresh way in our community.