"God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us."(Acts 17:27)
Except for Israel, America is the only nation in history that was created in covenant with the Lord. The Mayflower Compact, signed by the Pilgrims, clearly states that their voyage was "undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith..."
God has richly blessed America like no other country in history because of this. But we, as a nation, have sinned greatly. He has called us back time and again but He has been ignored, kicked out of our national life, mocked and ridiculed and persecuted. 9/11 should have been a wake up call to return as God removed His hedge of protection for a moment, but it wasn't. For those alive at the time, you will remember that for about 3-4 weeks our churches were full, people were praying and calling on God's name but then, we stopped.
If we look to Israel to learn from them, it is clear that God first warns of the consequences when we begin to drift from Him. Then He reminds us of His love for us and who we are in Him, trying to awaken our response of love and gratitude and to draw us back to Him.
But, if all His efforts are ignored, the last thing He can do is bring judgment.
I think we are standing right on the threshold of Judgement as a nation. Since 9/11, there has been no returning to Him on a national scale. In fact, our depravity has only grown. We must repent before it is too late for this nation.
"In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.” Acts 17:30-31
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