SPLIT.

HMM....split? Where on earth is this going?Israel was definately split after King Solomon's death. Split into.The northern Kingdom,and the southern kingdom.The southern Kingdom was called Judah. Now in this short lesson we can go many places with it,but,what is in this History of Israel that is so interesting to us? Two things for sure. God's judgement and then his merciful Love.
My Sunday School lesson this week at church is on a portion of the book of Joel,9 vss to be exact. But first the Lord leads me to research who in the world is Joel? Turns out He was one of the 12.
Another question.12 what? According to most Bible experts there were twelve minor prophets,and five major prophets.Joel was one of the 12 minor prophets....called that because their books were shorter and more focused.In this book of Joel,we see God dealing with a nation that was split. in chapter one we see how God can intervene in the economy of a nation. In chapter two we see a huge warning about what else is about to come upon this little split nation.Then the Lord tells them exactly what they must do. Then The Lord repents. WOW! We do not here of much of that in our pulpits. I started to write something else,but seems people repenting these days is not a popular message in churches anymore.Seems feel good,pat on the back services is what people want.My thoughts are going to the part where God repents.My research of scripture shows me the Lord does do that. If we repent!!!!! My thoughts go now to my country. America. A nation,the one true God has blessed ,because we regarded him in all our doings. What on earth has happened? We left our first love{REV.2:1-7} The one that first loved us 1ST JOHN CHAPTER 4:VSS 19-21}As you watch American news,all you here is how America is split.This appears to be true...3 ways. One part friends to ISLAM,another part the left over of our Christian founders,the other part Carnal secular people. If America is to suvive....vss 17 and 18 of the second chapter of Joel must happening NOW! I pray you will read the 1st and 2nd chapters of Joel,study it,let the Holy Spirit teach you.God is a Holy God,a just God,and will not allow sin to reign. Yet He always has ,and always will provide mercy. We must pray.
MY PRAYER:Heavenly Father,my nation,and me,have gone our own way. Today i fall down between this podium,(the porch) and the alter.Spare me,and my people(my country)Be jealous for our land,and pity us...your people.Amen.