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InTouch Early Light Devotional Monday October 18, 2004 Under God or Under What? Romans 15:4 God gave Israel the Old Testament to instruct the nation and to offer her hope. The Father's commands were designed not to ruin His children's fun, but rather to help them avoid harm. In Deuteronomy 8:19, we see that God holds believers accountable: He will bless and protect them, but if they turn away, they can expect His hand of judgment. Were He to operate in any other way, He would be permissive and unreliable. But we can count on God to do exactly what He says because the Bible records that is just how He interacted with His beloved nation of Israel. In fact, their history was a continuous cycle of blessing, waywardness, judgment, repentance, and blessing. If God deals with the "apple of His eye" this way, what can we expect? Although our country was not created as a Christian nation, the Founding Fathers did structure our government on biblical principles. As a result, we have experienced abundant blessing. But as we drift and turn a deaf ear to God's instructions, how can He continue to pour out His favor? The principles of Scripture work whether or not people heed them. The Lord is longsuffering, but if we as a nation reach a certain stage of moral depravity and cross a "divine line," we can expect His judgment. Is it too late? Second Chronicles 7:14 encouraged believers of that day to humble themselves, pray, seek God's face and turn from wickedness. We must do the same. Only then will God hear from heaven and heal the land. * * * Webcast Available Now! Watch Dr. Stanley's engaging presentation, When the Enemy Strikes, online now! Recorded live on September 7, this program includes worship led by Don Moen, praise, and teaching on the keys to victory in spiritual warfare, plus an exclusive Q&A session with Dr. Stanley! http://www.intouch.org/highlights/thisfall/enemystrikes/webcast_39117043.html Prayer Team Join the In Touch Ministries Impact Prayer Team and receive your free Personal Battle Planner devotional and prayer journal. http://www.intouch.org/prayerteam/index_38205069.html >>> Share the good news <<< Please forward this message to a friend! FREE Christian Book http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/209/1698058.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. 1698058 ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
