The verse “If my people who are called by my name…” from 2 Chronicles 7:14 is a powerful promise from God. Let’s look at 10 key facts about this verse and what it means for believers today.
1. It’s Part of God’s Response to Solomon’s Prayer
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.”2 Chronicles 7:12
“And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.”
2. “My People” Refers to God’s Covenant People
Deuteronomy 7:6
“For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself…”1 Peter 2:10
“Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God…”
3. It Shows God’s Conditions for Healing
James 4:10
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”Psalm 34:17
“The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”Isaiah 55:6-7
“Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way…”
4. It’s a National and Personal Call
Jeremiah 18:7-8
“If that nation... turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.”Psalm 33:12
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.”
5. “Called by My Name” Implies Ownership
Isaiah 43:7
“Every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory…”Isaiah 63:19
“We are thine... they were not called by thy name.”Acts 15:17
“All the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called...”
6. The Verse Balances Grace and Responsibility
| God’s Role | Our Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Hear from heaven | Humble ourselves |
| Forgive sin | Pray and seek His face |
| Heal the land | Turn from wicked ways |
Psalm 147:3
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”Romans 6:1-2
“Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.”
7. It Connects with the Healing of the Land
Leviticus 26:4
“I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase…”Joel 2:25
“I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…”Hosea 6:1
“For he hath torn, and he will heal us…”
8. It’s Used Often During National Repentance
2 Kings 22:19
“Because thine heart was tender... I also have heard thee.”Joel 1:14
“Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly… and cry unto the Lord.”
9. The Order of the Verse Matters
1 John 3:1
“What manner of love... that we should be called the sons of God…”Galatians 3:29
“If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed…”
10. It’s a Picture of Revival
Psalm 85:6
“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?”Hosea 10:12
“Sow to yourselves in righteousness… for it is time to seek the Lord…”
Summary Table
| Fact | Key Takeaway | Supporting Verse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part of God's answer to Solomon | 2 Chronicles 7:12 |
| 2 | Refers to God’s covenant people | Deuteronomy 7:6 |
| 3 | Four conditions for healing | Isaiah 55:6-7 |
| 4 | National and personal call | Jeremiah 18:7-8 |
| 5 | Shows divine ownership | Isaiah 43:7 |
| 6 | Grace + responsibility | Romans 6:1-2 |
| 7 | Real land healing promised | Joel 2:25 |
| 8 | Quoted during crisis | 2 Kings 22:19 |
| 9 | Starts with identity | 1 John 3:1 |
| 10 | Blueprint for revival | Psalm 85:6 |
