Walk in His Way!

"So be careful to do what the LORD your God has commanded you: do not turn aside to the right or to the left. Walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that your will possess." (Deuteronomy 5:32-33 NIV)

As a country that is relatively young (compared to the ancient societies of Greece, Rome, and Babylon), we find ourselves at a crossroads not unlike these empires of old. Each of them had times of extreme power and prosperity; however, these "blessings" turned out to be their downfall. Their leaders used their power to conquer and enslave, and they used their prosperity to corrupt and blaspheme. Times of plenty led to times of want, with the hedonistic desires of the ruling class serving as the proverbial millstones tied around the collective necks of the most prosperous.

What does that have to do with 21st Century America? Everything! We find men and women in power who are selling the soul of our country for a few sips from the fountain of power and pleasure. America is in danger of becoming a footnote in the history books as a once-massive empire that sowed the seeds of its own destruction, watered by the power and prosperity that once made it great. Is this fate sealed? Can we turn back from this road to distaster?

Our answer lies in the words that God Almighty spoke to the people of Israel. They had already eaten the bitter fruits of rebellion, and a new generation was ready to enter the Promised Land. All that God asked of them was simple allegiance and obedience. In Deuteronomy 6:5, Israel is exhorted: "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." Then Moses continues, "These commandments that I give your today are to be upon your hearts."(verse 6). His promise is for us, as well as Israel, that we will enjoy prosperity and long life in our land if we serve and obey the God who created us (and our country). Greece, Rome, and Babylon did not serve and obey the God of the Universe; they served themselves and obeyed their selfish sinful desires. Unfortunately, there were times when Israel did the same. And here we are! America, are we serving and obeying our Creator, or are we serving ourselves while following our own selfish sinful desires?

From the White House to our house, from Wall Street to Main Street, we must each decide whether or not to love our Lord with all our heart, soul, and strength. And we must each decide whether or not we are going to follow His direction in following His commands. In reality, the only hope that exists for America to remain great is for her people to individually and collectively renew their love and allegiance to God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Any other scenario will result in the downfall of our great country. Any attempt to walk in any way other than God's is most certainly to follow the path to destruction. Walk in His Way, America!

God will bless America with the very same measure that we apply in seeking and obeying Him!