It occurred to me yesterday...
God is a good father. And as a good father, He brings discipline in just the right way to get people to turn to Him.
This applies to us as individuals... His chosen people... and even nations.
This is especially pertinent to us as a nation today.
Just over 400 years ago the founders of America made a covenant to serve and glorify God... and they confirmed it by signing what's known as the Mayflower Compact.
We've clearly forgotten that covenant.
But God hasn't forgotten.
And now, as a loving father, He's chastising us so we would remember the covenant and return to Him.
For the Lord disciplines those He loves (Heb.12:6).
So in this time of turmoil, let us not lose heart. But let us remember to turn to Him.
And let us pray that by His grace and mercy He would forgive our sins and heal the brokenness throughout our land.
'Return to me,' declares the LORD Almighty, 'and I will return to you' (Zech.1:3).