Just and Unjust
Destruction
We
have learned in the Book of Genesis of God’s destruction of Sodom and
Gomorrah . These two cities had become so sinful so as to earn the wrath
of God. God appeared to Abraham and told him of His intent to lay
destruction on Sodom and Gomorrah .
Genesis 18:20 So the Lord told Abraham, “I have heard that
the people of Sodom and Gomorrah are extremely evil, and everything they do is wicked.”
Abraham
did not deny the truth of God’s Word, but set about in an effort of
bargaining for the two cities. He first asked about finding just 50, the
40, then 30, then 20 and God settled on just the finding of 10 just and
righteous people to avert destruction.
Genesis 18:23 Abraham approached Him and said, “Will
You destroy the innocent and guilty alike?”
I
do not know of the populations of Sodom or Gomorrah but I would guess
them to be, in total, in the 10s of thousands of residents.
Look
at America today. The pornography, pedophilia, homosexuality, drug
usage, alcohol abuse, serial murders, abortion, theft, adultery,
acceptance of false religions, lack of prayer in school, legalized
attempts to remove God from our language, courtrooms, public buildings, are all reflective of the sins of both Sodom and Gomorrah. Those sins and
many, many more. The saddest thing is that those wrongful acts are on an
increase rather that being abated. Our political system is lacking in
forthright honesty as it appears that our elected officials are more
intent on remaining in office rather that truthfully representing the
citizenry.
The angels that communicated with Abraham were clear in their explanation of the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah .
Genesis 19:13 “For we destroy the city completely. The stench of the place has reached the Lord and He has sent us to destroy it.”
I ask just how long do you think the Lord will
continue to look favorably upon America as a stench begins to emanate
that rivals the stench that emanated from Sodom and Gomorrah? How long
will we continue the ways of sin and looseness of moral values until God
simply says, “No more,” and directs His angels to eradicate the
foulness?
In
my way of thinking, the only reason that God has not allowed the
destruction of America is that He has found sufficient ‘innocent’ men to
delay His actions. The problem is that a number of those who are among
the ‘innocents’ are themselves falling away from His grace as they begin
their journey down a road of debauchery and evil. Men that once
proclaimed themselves to be righteous and Godly now are seen to be
money hungry, sexual deviants and more crazed in their lust for power
than they are for seeking God’s favor. What they have done is the same
as Lot ’s wife. They looked back!
Genesis 19:17 “…do not stop anywhere in the valley. And don’t look back…”
Genesis 19:26 But
Lot’s wife looked back…she became a pillar of salt.”
All
men are sinners. We know that and have been taught that every since we
began our journey through life as Christians. In that same manner men of
integrity began to live their lives by God’s Word and began to walk the
‘straight and narrow path.’ What happened is those men
began to look back. They recalled their sinful ways and recalled the
pleasures of the world and cast God’s aside and returned to their
wayward ways. Let us hope and pray that the number of true ‘innocents’
number in sufficient numbers so as to remain in God’s
grace.
As
Christians we must remain in the battle for returning America to God’s
path. We must not stand silent as prayers are denied our children, our
monuments commemorating God’s works are cast aside, and His love of us
is mocked. We must regain America for Him so as to enjoy the protections
afforded by His Mighty Wings.
(Closing prayer)
Almighty
God, Lord of all, Creator of the universe please accept our praise and
our worship. We offer our thanks for all You have and will provide and
praise You for allowing us to enjoy the lives we do.
Lord,
we realize that You are our only hope in a world of violence and chaos.
As others do their utmost to destroy and taint our lives with their
bombs and false teachings, we ask that You strengthen us and be with us
as we face life’s many travails. Allow us the power of Your Holy Spirit
to comfort us in times of need and in times of confrontation with our
enemies.
Lord,
we further ask You to advise us of the means required to remain in Your
grace as a nation of good and honorable people. Allow us to be Your
servants as we strive to tell the world of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and
the Good News respecting Salvation. Open the hearts and minds of those
who would oppose us and allow Your Light to sine through their darkened
souls.
As ever, we ask that You protect our military, our leaders that follow You ways and our Christian brothers and
sisters throughout the world. May all of them live is Your
protection and mercies. In Jesus’ name we pray, Who is One with You and the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever,
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