The Earth Suffers

Scripture:

Isaiah 24:5  "The earth suffers for the sins of its people, for they have twisted God's instructions, violated his laws, and broken his everlasting covenant".

Observation:

The next verse tells us that "therefore, a curse consumes the earth".  We speak of global climate change and the increase of floods, droughts, volcanoes, earthquakes, storms, waves, etc.  This scripture tells us that the reason for all of this is not our destruction of the ozone layer, but the earth is suffering for the sins of the people on the earth.

Application:

I believe we need to take care of the planet God made for us to live on.  I believe we should do everything we can to help it, but the greatest thing we could do for our planet is to repent for our sins and turn to Jesus with all our hearts.  If the earth suffers because of our sins, then it will be blessed when we return to the God who made it.

Prayer:

Father, let and awakening come to this earth You created.  May the people of this world see the glory of God and repent of their sins and turn strongly to You.  May the earth be blessed instead of cursed, because nations turn to You and begin to serve You.  Send forth a mighty awakening I pray.

Yours Forever,
Jeff