1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV)
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a
holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him
who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
In this verse the disciple reminds the people of Israel
that they are a chosen generation of people that should proclaim the praises of
God who brought salvation through His Son Jesus Christ. This nation was taught
the difference between the darkness of sin and the holiness of light. Therefore
they should live in the light as a holy nation.
America was founded by people seeking freedoms from the
governments that oppressed them. Religious freedom was one of the motivations
for colonists to come to America. Puritans and pilgrims wanted to be able to
establish their religion freely without influence of politics and government.
They wanted to be able to have freedom to worship as they pleased without being
told what religion they should participate in.
The majority of those who founded America were
Christians. Christians understood the laws handed down by God to the Jewish
nation. They also understood the love, grace and mercy God had given through
His Son Jesus Christ. Our country has been a great supporter of Israel because
of common religious ties. However, it seems those ties have weakened just as
the Christian population has weakened.
We need to remember we are NOT the chosen nation of God.
Israel was the chosen people and only them. Others have benefited from the
love, grace and mercy of God, but no others have told they were chosen as
Israel was told.
I believe this nation must be careful not to lose the
Christian beliefs and ties we have to Jewish religion. If we lose those values
God may take away the blessings He has so freely placed on this nation. Many
would agree the morality and previous values of this country have deteriorated.
When the same happened with God’s chosen people, Israel, God allowed them to
suffer the consequences. So do we really think as this nation moves away from
God that we won’t suffer the same?
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