July 4, 2025 is upon us. Our nation at this time in its 249 year history is, for the most part, very divided. I don’t have to elaborate on the issues that we’re facing internally as a nation. Even the church in America is under attack and divided by so many voices, many of which are evil and godless. The USA was founded under this principle; “one nation, under God, indivisible..”
So, what is the answer going forward? Israel and America are ‘joined at the hip’ in so many ways. Scripture concerning the Jewish people in the Old Testament also applies to us today. One particular one led me to write a book several years ago entitled Revival of Repentance. (If you want a copy, contact me.)
Solomon had just completed the temple and prayed to the Lord. And God responded this way. “When I shut up the heavens, so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people” (2 Chron. 7.13 NKJV). This sounds like what we are facing in our nation. And with this proclamation, God provides their, and now our, solution. Carefully notice; if, will and then.
“If
My people who are called by My name
will
humble themselves
and pray and seek My face,
and turn from their wicked ways,
then
I will hear from heaven,
and will forgive their sin
and heal their land” (vs. 14 NKJV).
God, throughout the ages, offered this to the people of Israel, and now the people of America, especially the church. The question lies within our hearts, minds and souls. Will we? We know that God is not a liar, and he will do what he promises. He never forces anything on us, but he gives us his promises that are temporal and eternal. Do we want this badly enough to humble ourselves, pray, seek his face and turn from our wicked ways? Most of this is within our own heart, and not in the political party that we serve.
This July 4th, let us all rededicate ourselves to this great challenge and promise. Jesus has sent his Holy Spirit to give us the desire and strength to do all of this to his glory.
God bless America, and God bless the Church in America!