Sermon Central
-
Welfare Of A Nation Series
Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 26, 2020 (message contributor)
Summary: You are a change catylst. COVID-19 brought to a standstill of the economy of the nations. Now, the welfare of your company, your society, your city and your nation is at your hand. Find out by viewing this sermon.
Prophet Hosea affirms with these words: there is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgement of God in the land. There are lying and murder, stealing and adultery. Rejected knowledge of God, ignored the Law of the Lord, exchanged glory for disgraceful, more priests more sins (Hosea 4:1-3,6-7). The Lord looks down from heaven to see if there is anyone to understand, to seek God but no one does Good (Psalm 14:1-2).
Today we are flooded with schemes. The number of NGOs are outnumbered the number of God-fearing men. The Lockdown has increased umpteen numbers of YouTube channels and TV channels to entertain and encourage all evils. Today all rubbish teachings are available on the net. But where are the wise God-fearing men and women to build the society and Nation? Where are those people of Wisdom? Where are those God-fearing preachers, Pastors to build the nation?
Bible gives us many examples of God-fearing women and men who saved their nations by their wisdom. They were like ‘Salt and Light’ of their times and generations (Matthew 5:13-14). The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom (Psalm 111:10). The fear of the Lord is always wisdom (Job 28:28). The depths of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge are with God (Romans 11:33). Wisdom and power belong to God and he changes the kings and the rulers (Daniel 2:20-21). Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful than ten rulers in a city (Ecclesiastes 7:19). So, believers with wisdom can change the course of a nation. I remember a few best examples of people who brought welfare to their nations by their God-fearing wisdom.
God-fearing Wise man: Joseph is one such best example to start with. Egypt was about to go for seven years of severe famine during the time of Pharaoh (Genesis 41:30, 33-36,39). Joseph was a God-fearing slave and a prisoner. He was a man who never wanted to use the wicked and ungodly ways as opportunities to claim to the throne (Genesis 39:8-9). By his wise counsel, he saved Egypt and other nations of the world for seven years (Genesis 41:56). Moses blessed the nation of Joseph because of his piety works (Deuteronomy 33:13-17). Preacher says in Proverbs 28:2 “a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order in a country.”
God-fearing Wise woman: Abel Beth Macah was saved from destruction because of the wise counsel of a woman (2 Samuel 20:1,16,22). There was a trouble maker called Sheba son of Bicri, who rose against King David. He was pursued by Joab. Sheba escaped to Abel Beth Macah. Joab wanted to destroy the city. At this juncture, the wise woman saved her country from great devastation. She spoke to the city leaders and saved the nation. Wise man: Ecclesiastes 9:15-16 talks about an incident where a poor wise man by his wisdom saved the country from the hands of the enemies. Many nations today they have forgotten the contributions and sacrifices of missionaries and churches for the welfare of their nations. Once again the Lord calls us to serve the Nation with sacrifice even if they don’t recognize us. Rise up oh man and women of God to build your nation.