A Divine Response to a Human Request | Sermon Only | Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr.

About this sermon

In this revelatory sermon, **Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr.** takes us deep into the heart of *2 Chronicles 6 & 7*, revealing the critical connection between **Solomon’s prayer in chapter 6** and **God’s divine response in chapter 7**. Too often, we quote *2 Chronicles 7:14*—"If my people..."—without fully understanding its context. Bishop Reed challenges us not to reduce prayer to a ritual or a catchphrase, but to recognize it as a divine conversation between humanity and a holy, sovereign God. Solomon’s heartfelt, detailed request in *chapter 6* becomes the backdrop for God’s powerful reply in *chapter 7*. Through this message, we are reminded that **prayer is both a privilege and a responsibility**, and that God's interventions in our lives are sometimes corrections to restore our priorities and realign our hearts. Bishop Reed encourages believers to humble themselves, seek God with intention, and understand that **when God shuts heaven, dries up rain, or allows trials—it might be divine discipline, not demonic attack**. This sermon is a call back to sincere, scriptural prayer that leads to restoration and revival. --- **📖 KEY SCRIPTURES:** * *2 Chronicles 6:19-21* – "Yet give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy..." * *2 Chronicles 7:12-14* – “I have heard your prayer... If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray...” * *James 4:10* – “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” * *Psalm 100:3* – “Know that the Lord is God…” --- **📲 FOLLOW US ON:** 🌐 Website – [thesbc.org](https://thesbc.org) 📘 Facebook – Sharon Baptist Church 📸 Instagram – [@thesbcphilly](https://instagram.com/thesbcphilly) 📺 YouTube – Sharon Baptist Church of Philadelphia --- **💒 TO GIVE OFFERING OR DONATION:** 🌐 Online – [thesbc.org/giving](https://thesbc.org/giving) 📱 Text – “give” to 610-379-3818 📬 Mail –  Sharon Baptist Church Business Office  3955 Conshohocken Ave  Philadelphia, PA 19131 --- **🔔 LIKE | SHARE | SUBSCRIBE** Did this message speak to your spirit? **Like** this video, **share** it with someone who needs to hear from God, and **subscribe** to our channel for weekly biblical teaching and powerful worship. --- **#Hashtags:** \#BishopKeithWReedSr #DivineResponse #PrayerMatters #SeekHisFace #2Chronicles714 #SBCPhilly #BiblePreaching #GodStillAnswersPrayer #SpiritualGrowth #HumbleYourself #SermonRecap #PhiladelphiaChurch #SharonBaptistChurch --- 🙏 **Remember: God doesn’t just hear prayers—He answers them.** Let your requests be real, your heart be open, and your posture be humble.