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It is most notably found in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus laments over Jerusalem. This term encapsulates moments when God visits His people, either for blessing or judgment, and highlights the importance of recognizing and responding to these divine encounters.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41-44</a> :</b> "As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it and said, 'If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.'"<br><br> In this passage, Jesus expresses sorrow over Jerusalem's failure to recognize the time of their visitation. The city had been given the opportunity to embrace the Messiah and the peace He offered, but their spiritual blindness led to impending judgment. This visitation was a moment of divine opportunity that, if recognized, could have altered their fate.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> :</b> "Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us."<br><br> Here, the apostle Peter encourages believers to live righteously so that their conduct may lead others to glorify God during His visitation. This suggests that God's visitation can also be a time of revelation and transformation for those who witness the lives of faithful believers.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The concept of "The Time of Your Visitation" underscores the importance of spiritual awareness and readiness. It serves as a reminder that God, in His sovereignty, chooses specific times to reveal Himself to His people. These moments are often pivotal, carrying the potential for profound change, either through blessing or judgment.<br><br>In the Old Testament, the idea of divine visitation is also present, often associated with God's intervention in the lives of individuals or nations. For example, God's visitation can bring deliverance, as seen in the Exodus narrative, or judgment, as in the case of Sodom and Gomorrah.<br><br><b>Application for Believers:</b><br><br>For contemporary believers, the concept of divine visitation calls for vigilance and spiritual sensitivity. It encourages individuals to be attuned to God's presence and activity in their lives and the world around them. Recognizing God's visitation involves a heart posture of humility, repentance, and readiness to respond to His call.<br><br>The failure to recognize the time of visitation, as seen in Jerusalem's example, serves as a cautionary tale. It highlights the consequences of spiritual blindness and the missed opportunities for peace and salvation. Believers are thus urged to seek discernment and to remain faithful, ensuring they do not miss the moments when God chooses to reveal Himself in their lives.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/time.htm">Time</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/time_for_friends.htm">Time for Friends</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/time_for_war.htm">Time for War</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/time_given_to_religion.htm">Time Given To Religion</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/time_in_prophetic_language,_means_a_prophetic_year,_or_360_natural.htm">Time in Prophetic Language, Means a Prophetic Year, or 360 Natural</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/time_management.htm">Time Management</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/time_to_die.htm">Time to Die</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/time_to_laugh.htm">Time to Laugh</a></p><p 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