Isaiah chapter 9
"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined." (2)
Even in the midst of Israel's (and our) darkest days, God has still not abandoned us. When we say 'show me Jesus' we are asking to be blinded by the light. Little can prepare us for the absolute glory of His presence, for there is nothing in this world to compare it to!
"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder." (6)
This is how every nation should be run; submitting themselves to the glory of our King, for we should "kiss the Son, lest He be angry" (Psalms 2:11). How many leaders or rulers glorify God in this day and age, let alone come with the mentality that they should be like children, in awe of the Father who leads them every step of the way. I cannot think of one, and Obama is not even close in my book.
"The elder and the honorable, he is the head; the prophet who teaches lies, he is the tail; For the leaders of this people cause them to err, and those who are led by them are destroyed." (15-16).
I can't help but feel this is a prophetic statement to America. I'm sorry to say, but I believe Obama is a wicked man, and Americans will be severely punished for believing so callously in him. Have we forgotten that Jesus said, "Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for so did their fathers to the false prophets." (Luke 6:26)? So many believe that Obama is our hope, or that he somehow parallels MLK jr. As it is now, he has already overturned a ban on funding for abortions, is continuing a Pakistan strike policy, and there has also been issues with coverage with non-white house related press http://www.infowars.com/?p=7296 .
This is not bringing us closer to peace, but driving us from it. We should continue to pray earnestly though, for the prayers of the righteous availeth much.
"For all this His anger is not turned away, but His hand is stretched out still." (22)
Despite the evils Israel, America, and well, every other nation have committed, God has not turned from us. Although he punishes the sins of the Fathers to the third and fourth generation, He will not stop being merciful and gracious, slow to wrath, longsuffering, abundant in goodness and truth! It is my prayer that we not approach God with our own reasoning, but ask for His sight, that we may see how tragic it must be for Him to give everything to us and we ignore Him and run foolishly in the opposite direction. Joe's sermon today was truly powerful, and let that not cease to be our plea before our heavenly father: 'Show me Jesus!'
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