While spending some time with God, I opened my bible and immediately ended up on Isaiah 31. Knowing the beauty of the Holy Spirit especially when it comes to giving us revelations, I knew this wasn't a coincidence.
Isaiah 31 Reads:
"Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the Lord!
During these days Egypt was the superpower. Today we are considered a superpower although that image is diminishing everyday. Like Egypt and like those countries who looked to Egypt in those days, we as a country are trusting in worldly measures instead of heavenly measures. We no longer seek God, in fact Obama denounced God. See below:
Now this is how deception works. Some people watching this would think, " What's your problem!? This is a good thing! He's promoting equality, and that's always great!" Those with that opinion I urge to keep reading.
America was founded on Christian principles. In fact the first president, George Washington was quoted saying "It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible."Now roughly 200 years later, Obama is saying the complete opposite, turning our nation upside down.
With his statement Obama tore down our Godly foundation that George Washington and the other founding fathers placed, and now he is building a weak foundation. He has now made our foundation more of a quilt, incorporating all religions. Jesus says something about the error in this kind of thinking:
In other words, it's one thing to rip through our foundation by declaring we are no longer a Christian nation. But matters get worse when you try to rebuild that foundation by sewing on a new age ideology, one that opens us up to every religion.
Let's move on to Isaiah 31:2.
Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.
This verse is a warning. The beauty of God is He has the ability to go great things and He has the ability to do damaging things through His act of judgement. If we had that ability we would abuse the heck out of it! I know I would think of people who used and mistreated me and use that ability to get them back. I would do all kinds of things that aren't biblical. But God uses His infinite power and abilities to love and protect us. The last thing God wants to do is punish us. In fact God told His prophet Ezekiel,
Ezekiel 18:22 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!
Whenever God exercised judgement on Israel He sent many many warnings through His prophets. He does this with hopes that Israel will turn away from their sin and return to Him. This way God can love His people as He wants rather than punish them.
We face judgement when we constantly push God away. In pushing God away and rejecting Him we are pushing away every good thing He brings us. This includes His protection. God protects us from so much and we take it for granted. This is why we've been struck with storms, wars, chaos, etc. All of the things God was once protecting us from will start pouring in like a flood. A perfect example is when God allowed Babylon to come in and conquer Israel. Babylon was an enemy of Israel from day one, but God protected them. But once Israel rejected God, after many warnings He lifted His hands of protection and allowed the enemy to come in.
It's important to note how the Israelites rejected God, because it's the very thing we are doing now. Like Obama announced, Israel began to allow other religions into the land God gave them. They began to take on the gods from their surrounding countries and they placed these gods in high places. The leaders began to praise these gods behind closed doors while still publicly continuing the routine of serving God with no thought or love.
Ezekiel 8:6 “Son of man, do you see what they are doing—the utterly detestable things the Israelites are doing here, things that will drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see things that are even more detestable.”
Then he brought me to the entrance to the court. I looked, and I saw a hole in the wall. He said to me, “Son of man, now dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and saw a doorway there.
And he said to me, “Go in and see the wicked and detestable things they are doing here.” So I went in and looked, and I saw portrayed all over the walls all kinds of crawling things and unclean animals and all the idols of Israel. In front of them stood seventy elders of Israel, and Jaazaniah son of Shaphan was standing among them. Each had a censer in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising.
He said to me, “Son of man, have you seen what the elders of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? They say, ‘The Lord does not see us; the Lord has forsaken the land.’ ” Again, he said, “You will see them doing things that are even more detestable.”
Our leaders are doing the same thing today. Behind closed doors leaders are worshiping idols they have let into their hearts. People like Obama are encouraging us to do the same. He wants us to take a little bit of each religion and welcome idols into the temple God established within us.
On to the next verse.
It's important to note how the Israelites rejected God, because it's the very thing we are doing now. Like Obama announced, Israel began to allow other religions into the land God gave them. They began to take on the gods from their surrounding countries and they placed these gods in high places. The leaders began to praise these gods behind closed doors while still publicly continuing the routine of serving God with no thought or love.
Ezekiel 8:6 “Son of man, do you see what they are doing—the utterly detestable things the Israelites are doing here, things that will drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see things that are even more detestable.”
Then he brought me to the entrance to the court. I looked, and I saw a hole in the wall. He said to me, “Son of man, now dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and saw a doorway there.
And he said to me, “Go in and see the wicked and detestable things they are doing here.” So I went in and looked, and I saw portrayed all over the walls all kinds of crawling things and unclean animals and all the idols of Israel. In front of them stood seventy elders of Israel, and Jaazaniah son of Shaphan was standing among them. Each had a censer in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising.
He said to me, “Son of man, have you seen what the elders of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? They say, ‘The Lord does not see us; the Lord has forsaken the land.’ ” Again, he said, “You will see them doing things that are even more detestable.”
Our leaders are doing the same thing today. Behind closed doors leaders are worshiping idols they have let into their hearts. People like Obama are encouraging us to do the same. He wants us to take a little bit of each religion and welcome idols into the temple God established within us.
On to the next verse.
Isaiah 31:3 Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the Lord shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and he that is holpen shall fall down, and they all shall fail together.
This immediately makes me think of the infamous Pope Francis visit. On CNN I saw a headline that disgusted me. It read "God's First Speech on Earth Hosted by Pope Francis." God's first speech? What about the many prophets in the bible and most importantly, what about Jesus Christ?! Jesus Christ was God in the flesh. So if anyone gave God's first speech it was Jesus Christ. I even saw another headline referring to the Pope's visit as a whirlwind that brought people together. This is a direct mockery of the Holy Spirit encounter at Pentecost in Acts 2.
There were news outlets and people around the world glorifying a man. God is reminding us in this verse that the people the world praises can do nothing for you. When it's time for judgment they will fall and their influence will mean nothing in the face of God.
Next God warns us of something very specific:
Isaiah 31:4 For thus hath the Lord spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the Lord of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof.
God is reminding America, Iran and every other country to leave Israel alone. God will always remain faithful to Israel. America was blessed to be a top nation for two reasons. One we had God as our foundation, and two we always protected Israel. Now we are at a place where we not only abandoned God, but we have now teamed up with Israel's enemies. The goal is to split Jerusalem. The day we do that will be the day we bring swift judgement on ourselves.
Isaiah 31:5 As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.
God is reminding America, Iran and every other country to leave Israel alone. God will always remain faithful to Israel. America was blessed to be a top nation for two reasons. One we had God as our foundation, and two we always protected Israel. Now we are at a place where we not only abandoned God, but we have now teamed up with Israel's enemies. The goal is to split Jerusalem. The day we do that will be the day we bring swift judgement on ourselves.
Isaiah 31:6 Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.
Isaiah 31:7 For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin.
God is urging us as a country to turn from our wicked ways. He wants us to let go of the things we have made idols. Anything that is center in our hearts that isn't God we must let go. We live in a world where it's encouraged to stray from God. Pornography is a click away, worldly music is not only promoted but it's played in stores and businesses around the country, and schools are indoctrinating kids to reject God. I could go on forever. We are bombarded with shows and movies encouraging us to have sex like animals just because we have the urge, and it encourages a mindset where beauty is based off of sexuality rather than the spirit. These things threatens to drag us away from God everyday. We must hold on to what's right even though the world is telling us it's wrong. We must stay in tune with the Holy Spirit to get through.
What's dominating you thoughts? If it's your career let it go, if it's a romantic relationship let it go, if it's school let it go, if it's family let it go, if it's social media let it go! Jesus rejected everything that meant something to the people around Him for us. He rejected His family, and He gave His life so we can be saved from the tortures of Hell. All He asks is for us to have a relationship with Him. Anything that stands in the way of His request is an idol in our hearts and we must let it go! The time is coming soon where your relationship with Jesus Christ is all you will have to get through. Better to practice recognizing His voice now than to sit in confusion when the world begins to shake from God's judgement. When you call on Jesus, does He know your voice? Do you speak with Him enough for Him to recognize your voice? Better to speak with Him now so He knows your voice.
Jesus told us in the last days it will be like the days of Noah. It's time to allow our hearts to be an arc. We must carry the things of God in our hearts through obedience as Noah did, because just as in those days judgement is coming. Only those who act in obedience and keep God close to them will be able to survive and see the glory of God. Judgement is next. God will protect those who love Him and keeps His commandments. Now is the time to submit to Him and allow Him to work on your heart. The last two verses speak of judgement:
Isaiah 31:7 For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin.
God is urging us as a country to turn from our wicked ways. He wants us to let go of the things we have made idols. Anything that is center in our hearts that isn't God we must let go. We live in a world where it's encouraged to stray from God. Pornography is a click away, worldly music is not only promoted but it's played in stores and businesses around the country, and schools are indoctrinating kids to reject God. I could go on forever. We are bombarded with shows and movies encouraging us to have sex like animals just because we have the urge, and it encourages a mindset where beauty is based off of sexuality rather than the spirit. These things threatens to drag us away from God everyday. We must hold on to what's right even though the world is telling us it's wrong. We must stay in tune with the Holy Spirit to get through.
What's dominating you thoughts? If it's your career let it go, if it's a romantic relationship let it go, if it's school let it go, if it's family let it go, if it's social media let it go! Jesus rejected everything that meant something to the people around Him for us. He rejected His family, and He gave His life so we can be saved from the tortures of Hell. All He asks is for us to have a relationship with Him. Anything that stands in the way of His request is an idol in our hearts and we must let it go! The time is coming soon where your relationship with Jesus Christ is all you will have to get through. Better to practice recognizing His voice now than to sit in confusion when the world begins to shake from God's judgement. When you call on Jesus, does He know your voice? Do you speak with Him enough for Him to recognize your voice? Better to speak with Him now so He knows your voice.
Jesus told us in the last days it will be like the days of Noah. It's time to allow our hearts to be an arc. We must carry the things of God in our hearts through obedience as Noah did, because just as in those days judgement is coming. Only those who act in obedience and keep God close to them will be able to survive and see the glory of God. Judgement is next. God will protect those who love Him and keeps His commandments. Now is the time to submit to Him and allow Him to work on your heart. The last two verses speak of judgement:
Isaiah 31:8 Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be discomfited.
Isaiah 31:9 And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his princes shall be afraid of the ensign, saith the Lord, whose fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem."
God is telling us when judgement sweeps America and the world for that matter, it will be of His work. We won't be able to say it was from anyone else but God. This means God will display His supernatural abilities to show us that He and He alone is God. Since this is of God, He will surely ensure that those with His mark are taken care of according to His will over our lives.
It's time to run back home. God loves you and He rejoices in Heaven whenever a lost soul comes back to Him.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
God doesn't want you to perish. He wants you in Heaven with Him and He gave us Jesus Christ to ensure that. I pray God has mercy on this country, and I pray everyone reading this will dump the filth of this world out of the heart and allow God to place an arc of protection around it. I too join in this challenge knowing this is the time for reconciliation.
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