We (SKM) are going to let the dust settle before we offer thoughts on the election results yesterday. Meanwhile, this came to my email inbox at 3 a.m. Obviously, the results in the chart above are much more complete at this time, but fundamentally it appears to have been a blue wave. Some would say a blue tsunami.
In any case, a hat tip to Mike whom we have known for decades and was at one time a member of our SK Fellowship-Georgia, but now lives very far away from Georgia. Thanks, Mike, for this spot-on analysis of our spiritual condition. QUOTE:
The final tally is not in yet, but the results so far are disappointing, but not surprising.
I had hoped and prayed that enough of God's people had who are called by Yahweh's name had humbled themselves, and prayed and sought Yahweh's face, and turned from their wicked ways, that Yahweh would hear from heaven, and will forgive our sin and heal our land. ~ from 2 Chronicles 7:14
America has been under God's judgment ever since we as a nation decided that aborting our babies was a good idea. Our national sins have mounted up to heaven and become smoke in God's nostrils.
Isaiah 65:5 in the New King James Version (NKJV) states:
"Who say, 'Keep to yourself, Do not come near me, For I am holier than you!' These are smoke in My nostrils, A fire that burns all the day."
Key Context & Meaning
Holier-Than-Thou Attitude: This verse is the biblical origin of the phrase "holier than thou." It describes a spirit of religious hypocrisy, self-righteousness, and spiritual pride. America tells the world, "Look at us, we are better than you."
The Provocation: In the surrounding passage (Isaiah 65:1–4), God addresses a rebellious people who practice pagan rituals (Easter, Halloween, and Christmas), eat forbidden foods (pork and shell fish), and defy His commands about nearly everything (Sabbath and Holy Days). Despite their corrupt actions, they arrogantly look down on others as spiritually inferior. Christianity has been hijacked by organized religion.
God’s Reaction: God describes their pride as "smoke in My nostrils" and a continuously burning fire. Rather than being a sweet-smelling offering, their self-righteousness is an irritation and a direct provocation to God's judgment.
God's people still do not believe that Yahweh rules in the affairs of men and nations. Too many Americans think they can vote their way to peace, happiness, and prosperity. They say in their foolish heart, we know better than God. We will vote to make evil "legal." "The Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whomever He wills and sets up over it the lowliest (criminals and scoundrels) of men." ~Daniel 4:17
The Bible addresses the suffering of righteous people directly, acknowledging that being faithful to God does not exempt anyone from pain, loss, or trials.
To Test and Build Faith: Trials refine character and produce endurance, patience, and spiritual maturity (James 1:2–4). The Book of Job illustrates that suffering can test whether a person serves God for who He is rather than voting for material blessings. END QUOTE
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