America and Ancient Israel
The similarities between the ancient Israelites and Americans today are staggering. There are numerous, and I mean numerous Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures dedicated to Israel and its eminent fall, so there is absolutely no way we will be able to cover them all. However, I would like to share with you my Top Ten from Psalms 106.
10. THEY (America) DID NOT REMEMBER HOW GOOD GOD
HAD BEEN TO THEM [106:7]
Psalm 106:7 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.
Americans have it good; but are we a thankful nation? Not only do we not thank Him; we won’t even acknowledge Him.
9. THEY (America) BOWED DOWN TO IDOLS AND IMAGES [106:19]
Psalm 106:19 They made a calf in Horeb,
and worshipped the molten image.
Can anyone say Hollywood, Music, Sports ? These people have become more important
to our society than God. They get far more respect and admiration than Jesus.
8. THEY (America) FORGOT THEIR SAVIOR [106:21]
Psalm 106:21 They forgot God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;
November 14, 2014 ring any bells? The first Muslim prayer service held in our National Cathedral (an Episcopal church). We crossed the line (in the name of tolerance) when we allowed Muslims to turn their back on the cross and shout prayers that stated Allah is the greatest and the one true god.
We allowed another god to be worshiped in a church meant for Jesus Christ. In doing things like this and taking prayer out of school and government, we have truly forgotten who are savior is, Jesus Christ.
7. THEY (America) DESPISED THEIR HERITAGE [106:24]
Psalm 106:24 Yea, they despised the
pleasant land, they believed not his word:
How many Christians in America today,
are ashamed of Christianity? How many have fallen away from their Christian roots simply because we are now in the minority?
6. THEY (America) COMPROMISED THEIR CHARACTER TO BE LIKE OTHERS [106:28]
Psalm 106:28 They joined themselves also to Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.
In order to fit in with society, Christians are compromising their values and beliefs.
Even churches are changing their doctrines to pacify “tolerance saints.” The Methodist Church decided to re-evaluate the Bible
and its history. “chrislam”
5. THEY(America) TEMPTED GOD [106:32]
Psalm 106:32 They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:
When we thumb our nose at God by doing what we want, on the account of grace, we too are daring Him to do something about it.
4. THEY (America) REBELLED AGAINST THE HOLY SPIRIT [106:33]
Psalm 106:33 Because they provoked his spirit, that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
Even Pentecostals are tring to “educate out “ the Holy Ghost. Now, in hopes of uniting Muslims, Jews, and Christians, they are asking Christians to compromise on Jesus.
3. THEY (America) REFUSED TO CARRY OUT GOD’S ORDERS [106:34]
Psalm 106:34 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:
Once again, American Christians have
a big problem with obedience. After all,
“it’s all about grace, right?
2. THEY (America) SACRIFICED THEIR SONS AND DAUGHTERS [106:37]
Psalm 106:37 Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,
One word needed here: Abortion.
1. THEY (America) DEFILED THEMSELVES WITH EVIL [106:39]
Psalm 106:39 Thus were they defiled
with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.
A large part, maybe even a majority, of American Christians, today, look and act
no different from the world. Even though we are called to be different, called to be Holy, we still want to be a part of the world.
When we participate in the things of the world, we participate in things that are purely evil. We watch TV shows and movies that promote evil. When Christians pursue this world and the flesh more than we pursue God, are we really following Christ?
I’m not addressing the world but Christians.
America is not in trouble because of all those who do not know God. America will be punished because of those who do know Him and have forsaken Him and His will.
Take a look at Isaiah. God is angry because His chosen have forsaken Him and turned their backs on Him. It was not the “gentiles” that brought them down; it was Israel.
So remember that, the next time you start getting angry with non-believers, and how “they” are ruining this country.
Isaiah gives another list of things of things that led to their ( OUR ) destruction.
11. Their (America) sacrifices were not heartfelt and in vain. (Isaiah 1:13-15);
Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
12. They (America) were corrupted by their love of money (Isaiah 1:23);
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
13. They (America) were selfish and only thought of themselves (Is. 1:23); see above
14. They (America) took up pagan/satanic practices (worshiped other gods and idols Isaiah 2:6-9 Thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers. Their land is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, and the mean man boweth down, therefore forgive them not.
15. Their (America) nation wanted for nothing (full of excess) (Is. 2:7)
Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots:
16. They (America) were a prideful nation.
Is, 2:17; And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone
shall be exalted in that day.
17. Their (America) tongues were against God (Is. 3:8); For Jerusalem is ruined,
and Judah is fallen: because their tongue
and their doings are against the LORD,
to provoke the eyes of his glory.
18. They (America) did not hide their sins, much like Sodom; Isaiah 3:9 (KJV)
The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves.
19. Their (America) leaders led them astray
Isaiah 3:12 As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.
20. The (America) women dressed provocatively, trying to lure men
(Is. 3:16-17)Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty.
And walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:
It doesn’t take much to see that if we replaced the “theys” with America,
the statements would still be true,
thus proving to me that America is on the same path of destruction of ancient Israel.
What’s the answer, 2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name,
shall humble themselves,
and pray,
and seek my face,
and turn from their wicked ways;
then will I hear from heaven,
and will forgive their sin,
and will heal their land.
Special thanks to Missy B for this great insight.
