Patriot. Trump supporter. Lover of the Constitution. Christian.
1 Chronicles 21:1
And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.
2 Samuel 24:1
And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.
These two verses describe the same event. The only way to reconcile the apparent discrepancy is “perspective”.
When God wants to express His displeasure….He opens the door (removes the barrier) and permits Satan to inflict his worst.
The consequences parallel the whole Covid ordeal.
David was confronted by a prophet for his sin in “numbering” Israel (taking a census). He was allowed to do this, but only if he took an offering (redemption money). It was a reminder that our strength is not in numbers…..it’s in the Lord.
Remember that lesson!
War with neighbor
Famine (7) years
Plague
Choose one
America chose famine (lockdown)
David chose plague
I am not sure this principle applies here. We don't have a king who sinned... a lousy Congress maybe, corrupt alphabet agencies certainly... but if they did evil in the sight of the Lord, most don't recognize or honor the Lord they're sinning in the sight of anyway.
America didn't really get a choice like David's 3 years of famine, 3 months fleeing before enemies or 3 days of pestilence. You could say we got dealt all 3 together... pestilence (COVID), war (Ukraine) and famine (current crop & energy conditions). And it's not over yet. I don't think America is necessarily unique here -- pestilence, war & famine often walk in lockstep. Dozens of countries have experienced it.
Repentance is never a bad idea. But even more, we need to pray diligently for the gutless wonders that pose as clergy in this country.