I have been reading this book by David Jeremiah. So far, it has been interesting. I was reading yesterday in chapter 6 "Does America Have a Role in Prophecy?", about the downfall of civilizations and the 11 signs of decline(p136)1. No fault divorce
2."Birth Dearth"; increased disrespect for parenthood and parents
3. Meaningless marriage rites/ceremonies
4. Defamation of past national heroes
5. Acceptance of alternative marriage forms
6. Widespread attitudes of feminism, narcissism, hedonism
7.Propagation of antifamily sentiment
8> Acceptance of most forms of adultery
9. Rebellious children
10. Increased juvenile delinquency
11. Common acceptance of all forms of sexual perversion.
( this written by Dr. Carle Zimmerman in a text called Family and Civilization.1947)
I guess we could check that list off.So, it might be said that America is being attacked from the inside out. Kind of like an auto immune disease!
What to do about it?
Trust in the Lord, the good thing about the economy is that we are beginning to relinquish some of our idols. God is being merciful to us!
We need to get the Word out; another interesting fact is that America accounts for 5% of the world population but spends the most on missions and sends out the most missionaries. The majority of the world's population can have access to Christian radio, Scripture in their own language, audio and media, all because of folks answering the call to go and tell others about Jesus! ( Charlene just wrote about the Jesus film she watched at ESL in Japanese)
Rev 3:3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.
Isa 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good [things], Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
