Once a Nation Under God

 Whoever says Holy Bible scripture is not relevant today might want to try reading the God's Word again. Scriptures give guidance on individual lives, instruct leaders on how to behave towards the people they serve, provides laws and tells judges how to act, advises countries on what is acceptable, and shows how God disciplines those He loves as well as His destroying evil.   

"In his name the nations will 

put their hope." - Matthew 12:21 (NIV) 

Is America forgetting or ignoring its Christian heritage?  In God We Trust is the American motto on currency (paper money for decades and on USA coins for centuries).  The United States of America has used the line one nation under God in the Pledge of Allegiance for decades.  This was done to reinforce the Christian religion of most of the country.  It was a way of honoring American history and the right to religious freedom.  What does the Bible say about a nation that turns from God?  An Old Testament example that may be applied to current events is the prophet Amos warning his nation to turn back to their God. 

"I have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: 

your young men have I slain with the sword, and have taken away your horses; 

and I have made the stink of your camps to come up unto your nostrils:

 yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord." - Amos 4:10 (KJV)

If the scripture was looked at as the USA now, the first line of scripture above would point to COVID and the fear spread about it.  The second line could be a reference to the Afghanistan crisis that aided enemies. The the third line should point to the evil being promoted in by current politicians in DC. Finally, the fourth line is very clear - the country needs to turn from sin and return to God.  

"Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, 

and he delivered them from their distress." - Psalms 107:6 (NIV) 

Just as God blessed Israel when they served Him, He has blessed America.  When most of Israel turned from God, He mercifully waited for them to return.  However, when the sins got too great, then God would have to turn away from them until they realized their need for Him.  Scripture can be applied to modern life.  With that in mind, what will happen to America if too many of its people continue to: drift from God, break His commandments, and support evil actions?  Once a nation under God, America needs to restore their faith and return to their Christian roots.  Pray for the USA to follow Christ again and restore the nation  it was originally designed to be.