LEARNING DAILY

 

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Psalm 33:12, Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.

 

I saw this verse several times yesterday and it seemed appropriate to write on it this morning.  Yesterday the people of the United States celebrated the day the Declaration of Independence was passed – July 4, 1776.  To many it represented a holiday.  To others it was a celebration of the freedoms we have because of brave men and women who stood against the oppressive rule of England.  But in this day of celebration there are those who say they are ashamed to be an American.  There is division in this country that is being fanned by hatred and the desire to destroy everything this country had stood for since independence was declared and gained long ago.  Christian principles, and God Himself, are under attack because of those deceived by the enemy of all Believers.  All that is seen today is a preview of what is to come when Believers are taken out of this world.   

 

As a nation led by Godly influence the United States of America has seen tremendous blessings.  Yes, there have been those periods of time that have caused issues we still face today.  Yet, the opportunities that we have to develop the skills and gifts God has given to us are still very much before us.  We still have the opportunity to worship God openly and to follow the dreams that He has given us.  The United States of America has been, and still is, a blessed nation because it has been led by Godly principles.

 

Yet, I can only wonder how much longer this blessing will continue.  I fear decisions are being made at the highest levels of government that God does not accept.  The lifestyles that are being flaunted and accepted is hated by God.  The acceptance of abortion is something God has always been against.  You know the ungodliness that is before us in this country; the temptations to sin are many and constantly before us. I wonder if God has not already given people “who profess to be wise, but became fools over to uncleanliness”.  And I wonder when the “wrath of God will be revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men”. 

 

My encouragement for each of you today is to not be deceived.  Be in God’s word every day.  Know what He has to say about living on the narrow way that leads to His kingdom and eternal life.  We have to stop walking on the edge of the narrow path, with one foot on it and the other foot off of it.  When you get off it and fail, ask for His forgiveness and get back on it.

 

Father, Thank You for the blessings You have given this nation.  You have blessed us beyond what we deserve. You have placed us in this great nation for Your purposes.  Direct each of us to know what Your purpose for each of us is, how we can best bring honor and glory to you.  You have desired that we live in unity, yet, we live divided.  You have desired that we be directed by You, yet, we have chosen to walk by our own thoughts.  You have given to us everything we have, in abundance, yet, we have not been satisfied.  You have only asked that we place our faith in You, yet, we have placed our faith in what has become an ungodly government.  You have desired we be satisfied with what You have given us, yet, the desire for more and more has consumed us.  We are a needy people, yet, few recognize it.  Open our spiritual eyes and ears that Your people will see and hear from You in the days ahead.  I pray in the precious and powerful name of the Lord Jesus Christ!  Amen