The United States of America is no doubt one of the strongest
countries of the world as it is widely agreed. A country full of opportunities,
aids, encouragement and most importantly is the freedom power of her citizens
within and in a few cases outside their domain. What a great privilege! This is
why quite a number of people from different part of the world desire to be
citizens of this great country or at least pay a visit to what is known as God’s
Own Country. This reminds me of what a radio presenter once said – “America is
such a wonderful place full of riches and opportunities for everyone. It is
possible that if one do not visit America one may not be permitted to enter
heaven. Therefore, make sure you get there before death comes calling”. The
statement really amused me because I saw in it the ardent desire of a man
towards a country that has in God we trust written on their currency.
However, my question is –Is America still trusting God? Are they
interested in allowing God to direct the affairs of their country? These are
questions begging for answers now especially with the declaration of the
Supreme Court in U.S.A. consenting to gay marriage. Is the concession really a
victory for America? America started on a godly note where the commandment of
God was used as yard stick in the rule of law. The Ten Commandments in the
Bible (Book of Exodus) was pasted in schools to guide and help children grow in
the way of the LORD. At such times the issue of gay
marriage was not paramount because the Word of God was exalted above human
emotions. However, things took a different turn when human laws stood against
that laid down by God; the same Judiciary ruled that The Ten Commandments be
removed from schools just in the name of freedom. Freedom is indeed God’s
desire for His people which includes Americans but the freedom has bounds,
otherwise it becomes something else.
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not
liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Galatians 5:13
The Word of God says we must not use our freedom to benefit
the flesh. It is not for fleshy gains rather it ought to be for godly gains.
And a God’s Own Country will desire to do what the owner bids. If a subordinate
decides to take decisions without consulting with the superior it means there
will be discord and confusion. But God is not the author of confusion in the
midst of His own people who sincerely trust Him indeed. I still believe that
the tag ‘God’s Own Country’ attached to U.S.A. is worth it on the condition
that they obey the infallible Word of God.
Marriage is a blessing to families and nations when it is
done properly. The truth is that without a man and woman coming together there
cannot be reproduction. I heard that some people said the gay couples will
adopt children but the question is from where? From the same proper sexual union
of man and woman that is being despised?
The candid advice to nations about gay marriage is that all
should submit to God alone. God abhors disobedience (Genesis 19). It is time to
have a rethink. God bless all nations of the world that have chosen to honour
God. Shalom.
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any
people.
Proverbs 14:34
