September 9 devotional

Scripture

Isaiah 5: 20 “Destruction is certain for those who say that evil is good and good is evil; that dark is light and light is dark; that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter.

Observation

I think this passage describes America. Our nation is a place that what once was evil is now good and those who used to be good are now called evil. Years ago homosexuality was evil in America. Today we have a new television show called “model family” that has a gay couple adopting a baby. This is considered the new American family. What was once called evil is not accepted and considered good. Living together before marriage used to be taboo, today it is common. What once was called evil is now accepted and considered good. God promised to judge Israel because of this. Can America expect anything else?

Application

We must turn from our sins. We must call sin wickedness. We cannot be entertained by sin. We must raise up a standard of righteousness. Judgment begins in the church. The church is as ungodly as the world. We humble ourselves, pray, seek God, and turn from our wicked ways. Then God will hear us, forgive us, and heal our land. We need revival! We need another spiritual awakening. We cry out for transformation.

Prayer

I ask that you pour out your spirit upon all flesh. I ask that you send a revival to every church. I ask that you send a spiritual awakening to every community. I ask that you transform our nation. I confess our sins to you. We have turned away from God. We now call good evil and evil good. Forgive us. Cleanse us. Have mercy on us!