The prophetic crossroads of a house divided
Given the already nasty nature of the 2016 Presidential campaign and the mind-boggling issues facing the United States, the outcome of the elections is going to have a pivotal impact on the future of our nation and our families. The general mindset of the elected official is globalist. There are few who will stand up for what is right, and when they do, the news media and their political opponents cry loud and hard. It is arguable that we have become a nation where morality and financial responsibility have been replaced by moral relativism and politically correct financial management. Given, however, the immense challenges we face as a people, will we survive as a nation?
Jesus said in Matthew 12:25, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” He later says in verse 39. “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.” Politicians are trying to consolidate their power by pitting class against class, conservative against liberal, have-nots against haves, women against men, children against parents. They are trying to divide rather than unite. If you do not understand, just look at the television ads for the presidential race. Little is being said about how to unite together to fix problems. A lot of finger pointing is going on and it will continue through November.
In another time, this nation would be on the verge of a civil war. Trouble is, few care, but many have an opinion. The ones who care are marginalized as hate mongers or extremists or both. This kind of divisive speech only further drives wedges into disagreement. But the problem is far deeper than the ranting of political opponents. Informed citizens should be able to discern between truth and lie. The real problem is what Christ said that “he that is not with me is against me.” The nation as a whole is not with Jesus. The nation tolerates sodomy, abortion, covetousness, idolatry, lies, and false teachings as “judging not lest we be judged.” Using the Bible to justify tolerating abomination.
We need to get back to finding what God wants for us. The first part of Jeremiah 6:16 says, “Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask about the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it, and you shall find rest for your souls…” This is good advice. If we as a people could find it in ourselves to find the good way on the ancient path, we would be on the way to healing ourselves, our families, our communities, and our nation. Unfortunately, like in Jeremiah’s time, our nation is so divided, the resolve of the people is as in the second part of Jeremiah 6:16, “But they said, We will not walk in it.” Meanwhile, Europe is in turmoil, the Islamic caliphate is killing everyone it can, illegal immigration is causing crime rates, and the FBI won’t enforce the law against blatant lawlessness. We need to resolve ourselves to the ancient paths.
