A Nation Divided

But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand."

--Matthew 12:25  (NKJV)

From the daily Bible reading on January 17, 2013 of Psalm 16; Matthew 12:22-50; Genesis 31:22-32:21.

For many years now, the more liberal in our country have been driving wedges between different groups of people in the United States, dividing them, pitting one against the other.  In this they are doing Satan's work: destroying the greatest protector of the Jewish people, God's chosen.  Jesus warns us our nation cannot long escape desolation if it continues to be divided against itself, that this house of people cannot stand if we continue to strive against each other.  Our national leaders should be working to unite us, not drive us further apart.  Godly men and women must work against these efforts that are being led by Lucifer.  The ones doing this, regardless of political stripe, are no more inherently evil than any other.  It's just that they have fallen sway to the evil one, they have yielded to the temptations of this world rather than follow the path Jesus laid for us.  Jesus knows how Satan will try to drive a wedge between people, trying to draw off as many as possible from our risen Savior.  We need to heed our Lord's warning while there is still time.  Amen.

O Father, I pray we are not too late, that there are still enough righteous people in America that You will stay Your hand from our destruction.  Please forgive those who would divide Your house, who seek after their own gain at the expense of others, who care only for self.  Soften their hearts, please Father, that they might turn from service to the evil one and serve only You.  In the precious name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.