What in the World is Going On
What is the World is Going On!
Read Isaiah 1-5
“The expression of their Faces bears witness against them, and they display their sin like Sodom; they do not even conceal it. Woe to them! For they have brought evil on themselves.” (3:9).
We look at our nation and the world, and it is rapidly disintegrating in front of our eyes. We see our country being torn apart by the political division that is paralyzing our government and bringing us to the brink of disaster. The left condemns and blames the right, and the right condemns and blames the left. Both cry that if our country is to be saved, we need to get the right political leaders in place. However, both are mistaken. The problems confronting our nation are not political and cannot be solved by politicians or political parties. The problem is not with the politician or the political party in power. The problem is much deeper; it's us. As the popular saying states, “We have met the enemy and the enemy is us.” The problem is spiritual, and it starts with our hearts.
The book of Isaiah opens with a denunciation of the spiritual degeneration affecting the nation of Israel. Israel was being plagued by military defeats from without and internal conflict within. As Israel begins his ministry, he confronts a nation in turmoil. But the issue was a heart problem. The nation abandoned 'God' and turned away from being obedient to his word. They did not have a weak military; they had a sickness of the soul (1:5). They had abandoned God and turned away from him. As a result, God brought his judgment upon the nation. However, even as he brought judgment, he offered hope. In 1:18, God promises complete forgiveness if they repent and seek him.
God reminds the people that He is the one in control of the universe and the nation. He has blessed them with wealth and treasures, but instead of worshiping Him, they used their gold and riches to worship idols. As a result, they faced God's judgment. In 2:19-21, we are reminded that His glory and splendor are shown not only in His mighty acts and redemption of His people but also in His judgment. Indeed, it is a fearful thing to face an angry God. God's holiness and justice mean He will not let sin go unpunished. In 5:16, we read that “the Lord of hosts will be exalted in judgment, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.” When we, as individuals and as a nation, turn away from God, when we distort His moral law, and when we despise His word to follow our desires (5:24), God will bring His hand against us (vs 25).
As we watch the news and see the political division, when people “call evil good, and good evil, when they substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, and become wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight (5:20-21), then we know that God’s judgment is near. We are facing a crisis in our nation today, but not a crisis of the economy or politics; we are facing a spiritual crisis. However, there is hope. God always responds when we seek Him. Instead of turning to political parties, we need to turn back to God and see Him. Instead of more protests, we need more confession. Instead of seeking a change in Washington, we need a change in our hearts. Healing for our nation does not start with the government; it begins with each person, confessing their sins and turning back to God. It starts with you and me repenting, surrendering to God, and focusing on Him. Then healing can come to our nation.
Read Isaiah 1-5
“The expression of their Faces bears witness against them, and they display their sin like Sodom; they do not even conceal it. Woe to them! For they have brought evil on themselves.” (3:9).
We look at our nation and the world, and it is rapidly disintegrating in front of our eyes. We see our country being torn apart by the political division that is paralyzing our government and bringing us to the brink of disaster. The left condemns and blames the right, and the right condemns and blames the left. Both cry that if our country is to be saved, we need to get the right political leaders in place. However, both are mistaken. The problems confronting our nation are not political and cannot be solved by politicians or political parties. The problem is not with the politician or the political party in power. The problem is much deeper; it's us. As the popular saying states, “We have met the enemy and the enemy is us.” The problem is spiritual, and it starts with our hearts.
The book of Isaiah opens with a denunciation of the spiritual degeneration affecting the nation of Israel. Israel was being plagued by military defeats from without and internal conflict within. As Israel begins his ministry, he confronts a nation in turmoil. But the issue was a heart problem. The nation abandoned 'God' and turned away from being obedient to his word. They did not have a weak military; they had a sickness of the soul (1:5). They had abandoned God and turned away from him. As a result, God brought his judgment upon the nation. However, even as he brought judgment, he offered hope. In 1:18, God promises complete forgiveness if they repent and seek him.
God reminds the people that He is the one in control of the universe and the nation. He has blessed them with wealth and treasures, but instead of worshiping Him, they used their gold and riches to worship idols. As a result, they faced God's judgment. In 2:19-21, we are reminded that His glory and splendor are shown not only in His mighty acts and redemption of His people but also in His judgment. Indeed, it is a fearful thing to face an angry God. God's holiness and justice mean He will not let sin go unpunished. In 5:16, we read that “the Lord of hosts will be exalted in judgment, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.” When we, as individuals and as a nation, turn away from God, when we distort His moral law, and when we despise His word to follow our desires (5:24), God will bring His hand against us (vs 25).
As we watch the news and see the political division, when people “call evil good, and good evil, when they substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, and become wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight (5:20-21), then we know that God’s judgment is near. We are facing a crisis in our nation today, but not a crisis of the economy or politics; we are facing a spiritual crisis. However, there is hope. God always responds when we seek Him. Instead of turning to political parties, we need to turn back to God and see Him. Instead of more protests, we need more confession. Instead of seeking a change in Washington, we need a change in our hearts. Healing for our nation does not start with the government; it begins with each person, confessing their sins and turning back to God. It starts with you and me repenting, surrendering to God, and focusing on Him. Then healing can come to our nation.
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