God Blessed America 7-3-22

God has blessed our nation!  Every day I enjoy the blessings that God has showered upon our nation:  Freedom, safety and security, a stable governmental framework, the list is endless!  These blessings came to us not because we have earned it or are better than anyone else, but because God chose to bless us.  We understand, of course, that when our lives generally follow biblical teachings God blesses us, and when we outright reject those teachings, God withholds those blessings.  For instance, when we follow God’s teachings of grace and kindness towards others, we are blessed with peace and generally good relationships; when we reject those teachings, strife and unrest is our reward. 

           

In the Old Testament, one of the great Jewish leaders, Joshua, gave a final speech before his retirement; he had led them for many years, and they had seen God do wondrous things, time after time. Joshua challenged the people to continue on in their faith.  He left the choice up to them (I will paraphrase his speech):  “Choose today who you will serve – the God who has been with you, or the gods of your enemies; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”  He knew the source of  good in this life, and he wanted his people to follow the faith he had given them!

           

This week we celebrate our God, and the wonders of this great nation he had allowed us to form.  Let us be thankful to the God who loves us, and has blessed us; and let us continue to live in a way that honors Him! 

 

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