I’m Duane Matz and this is Today’s Living Word.

 

There has never been a richer nation in the history of the world than the United States of America! We live in a fertile land, and have never had to be displaced by foreign conquerors. .

We have been strong and prosperous, extremely blessed of God! But it seems that as a nation, we no longer bless God in return. He is far from our thoughts in that we do not keep (treasure) His commandments.

 

As a nation, and even in the church we have gone our own way. We have made a mockery of the institution that God loves (marriage) We give little  thought to keeping the marriage bed undefiled as fornication and adultery have almost become second nature.

We have muddled our God-ordained roles as men and women in leadership, and sexuality.  Resulting in the acceptance of homosexuality and an   outbreak of gender confusion. 

Lives of unborn babies, made in the image of God have been tossed away  through legalized abortion.

Let this sink in! We have turned God’s created order on its ear!

 

Have you ever considered that the latest rounds of deadly tornadoes “bomb cyclones”, flooding, fires, etc may be a judgment from God?

 

Is it possible that God is trying to get our attention regarding our disruption of His created order, by giving us some creation disorder of His own?  Is He trying to draw our nation to repentance for what we have done to His created order? 

 

That GOD USES NATURE TO get our attention is indisputable, speaking to Jerusalem (Ariel) Isaiah says,  Isa 29:6 You will be punished by the LORD of hosts With thunder and earthquake and great noise, With storm and tempest And the flame of devouring fire.

 

As a nation or the church, we can ignore these occurrences and continue living as we please, or we can use them as a catalyst for personal and national repentance, fasting,  with godly sorrow over the sins of our nation.

 

I’m Duane Matz and that’s Today’s Living Word