Scripture
Ezra 9:3-4“When I heard this, I tore my clothes, pulled hair from my head and beard, and sit down utterly shocked.”
Observation
When Ezra was informed of Israel’s sin, he went into a state of mourning. Where is the shock and mourning over America? We entertain ourselves with sin. We put them on daytime television and laugh at them and cheer them on. America will never experience revival until it turns from its sins, not be entertained by them.
Application
We need to be shocked by sin, embarrassed by sin, repulsed by sin. We should mourn over the spiritual condition of America. We must turn from our wicked ways. It is more than being sorry for our sins, there must be a change, a turning away from.
Prayer
Father, I mourn over the condition of America. I ask for your forgiveness and for you to purify us from all sin. I ask that you send a spirit of repentance and holiness to our nation. May we separate ourselves from evil and turn to what is good. Have mercy on us. We do not deserve revival but we ask that you pour out your spirit in these last days. We need you.
