NATION JUDGMENT

 NATION JUDGMENT

Ps. 7:8 The LORD passes judgment on the nations. Declare me righteous, O LORD, for I am innocent, O Most High! NLT

One of the things we discover as we read through the Old Testament is that the Lord does indeed pass judgment on the nations. Over and over again God pours out His judgment on those nations who reject Him. He spared no one who did not honor and serve Him. I believe that nothing has changed over time. God clearly warns the world that judgment is coming. He will put up with man’s insolence and rebellion for just so long and then He brings down the hammer. We are no different. There is coming a day of judgment for us as a nation. The further we wander away from God, the sooner that day will come. It is not too late to prolong our day of judgment. We must take God seriously and pray for His mercy and forgiveness for our sins. We must continue to warn our friends and neighbors about our need for repentance. We must continue to speak out against the sin and injustices of our society.

God told His people that if they were to humble themselves before Him, seek Him and confess their sins, that He would hear their prayers, forgive them, and heal their land. How do we make a difference in our world? We simply do what God says we must do. The Lord needs His children to be world leaders, to lead the world to Him. It is our mandate. Are you obeying God?

The Psalmist declares his innocence to the Lord. Do we dare do that? Are you confident enough of the righteousness of your heart that you can ask the Lord to declare you innocent of sin? Let us strive to be that kind of a person, a person who knows he is right with God because of his faithfulness in pursuing holy living.

Before you can lead others to the Lord, you must first humble yourself before Him, seek His face, and confess your sins. When your heart is right with God, you can make a huge difference in the lives of others. Is your heart right with God today?