me. It's an account of a people reaching the limits of God's jealousy
and suffering the repercussions of their actions. I say it's familiar
because God's wrath is being directed toward a people, or nations,
that think too highly of themselves, feeling no need of God or His
righteousness. This isn't directed to individuals or perhaps a church
as we might find in the New Testament. Rather, this is a contrast
between his chosen people and whole nations who have forgotten the one
true God who is above all, through all, and in us all. God is
condemning cities that have turned away from Him yet still have
righteous men inhabiting those cities. In vs. 7 it tells of the
chances they had to receive instruction, but instead they still seemed
in a hurry to lead wicked lives.
Politics aside, we live in a nation that was founded on Christian
principles, enforced by godly men who feared the Lord. It seems more
and more of our population is completely unfamiliar with God and many
believe we've become a great nation because of our own talents, will,
ambition, resources, or whatever...anything but the grace of God. My
constant prayer is that our nation, by the will of God, would be able
to receive instruction and remember the consequences of nations who
forget who gave us all of this. Lord help us to remain your chosen
people, and let us pray continually for the preservation of Godly
humility and reverence in our nation.
Joey Hart
