2nd 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. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.
It’s worthy of note that Ahab fulfilled at least some of the previous conditions we spoke about earlier, for he did ask, and he did believe, but the important component of not deliberately cherishing a known sin was missing. Therefore, his prayers could never receive a favorable answer. This is where the true believer’s prayers and those who fall for presumption part ways.
Like king Ahab, there are many individuals living today who will just like to believe that God would grant a favorable answer to their requests, even though they may know of sins that are being countenanced by themselves. Then, to quiet disturbed consciences, some will pay the false prophets of the day to speak those smooth words which promise prosperity, health, and God’s favor.
Like Ahab, some folks hate the servant of God who calls for repentance and change where needed before God’s favor and blessings are restored. But God means what He says, and the conditions for answered prayer given in the scriptures have never changed one iota. In other words, if we regard sin in any form, or if known wrongs are not confessed and forsaken then if we pray, we may get an answer but it will not be one that guarantees God’s blessing.
Jeremiah 14:14 Then the Lord said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of naught, and the deceit of their heart.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!