#soap # 2 Chronicles 07 ## Title: God Hears Our Prayers ## Scripture: (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the Lord’s splendor filled the temple. The priests were unable to enter the Lord’s temple because the Lord’s splendor filled the Lord’s temple. When all the Israelites saw the fire come down and the Lord’s splendor over the temple, they got on their knees with their faces downward toward the pavement. They worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord, saying, “Certainly he is good; certainly his loyal love endures!” (NET) ## Observation: The Lord heard Solomon’s prayer and answered in a powerful way. This must have been wonderful to see. Many times when we pray, we can feel as though God doesn’t hear our prayers because we don’t receive answers like this. If you search the Scripture, you’ll see that most people do not receive answers from God like this. This was a particular moment and God answered in this way for a particular reason. Instead of seeing this as something greater than you, see this as a promise. God heard Solomon’s prayer. God will do the same for you. It will look different, but God will hear. ## Application: Pray with hope today. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always hearing our prayers.