STATE of AMERICA

 

Proverbs 14:34

King James Version

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: 

but sin is a reproach to any people.

On July 4, America will celebrate her 250th year.

This young nation has a rich history behind her.

But what condition is America in right now?

What was she founded on?

What are her priorities?

What are her goals?

Who are her leaders?

What are her policies?

Where is she headed?

How will she fare?

Just a few questions any nation should ask about themselves.

This born again watchman may be of a different nationality, but my country, the Philippines, has been tied with America after the latter ended the oppressive 300-year Spanish rule in 1898.

After which, America ruled us from 1898 to 1946.

My long-standing "connection" with her has been nearly 39 years now.

Why GOD put her on my plate, only He knows.

But He did, on the very same day He made me born again.

On 6 September 2019, the LORD led me to Bible prophecy right away.

Strangely, involving America:

Biblical PROPHECY You Will Want To LISTEN To

America was in danger, from her many sins.

But she got better chances the day GOD made Trump president in 2024.

America was deep in her left, woke, and self-destructive path.

And now, in the midst of this America-Israel/Iran war, what state is she in?

Are there shifting loyalties?

Loss of clear-end goals?

Only GOD, Trump, and Netanyahu know.

But this much we know -- all nations' futures are tied with Israel.

GOD wants us to honor His chosen nation.

These verses prove that:

Genesis 12:3

King James Version

3 And I will bless them that bless thee, 

and curse him that curseth thee: 

and in thee shall all families of the earth 

be blessed.

Deuteronomy 14:2

King James Version

2 For thou art an holy people 

unto the Lord thy God, 

and the Lord hath chosen thee 

to be a peculiar people unto himself, 

above all the nations 

that are upon the earth.

Deuteronomy 26:19

King James Version

19 And to make thee high 

above all nations which he hath made, 

in praise, and in name, and in honour; 

and that thou mayest be an holy people 

unto the Lord thy God, 

as he hath spoken.

Isaiah 60:12

King James Version

12 For the nation and kingdom 

that will not serve thee shall perish; 

yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.

The HOLY SPIRIT also guided me to write these articles on Israel, America, and other nations, as I "tracked" their "progress":

ABOVE all nations

FATE of nations

HONORING Israel

ARTICLES on AMERICA

There have been many warnings regarding where America's been headed.

These videos tell us more:

May 5, 2011

1973 Prophecy - The Vision by David Wilkerson

Oct 13, 2015

A Nation Begging for Destruction, Part 1

Oct 20, 2015

A Nation Begging for Destruction, Part 2

Sep 6, 2017

David Reagan on US-Israel Relations

Sep 25, 2018

David Reagan on America's Destiny, Part 1

Oct 2, 2018

David Reagan on America's Destiny, Part 2

Mar 6, 2022

America's Suicide with David Reagan

Aug 27, 2023

AMERICA'S Destiny | Speaker: David Reagan

Sep 15, 2024

AMERICA Is in Open REBELLION Against GOD

Jul 2, 2026

Goodbye, America - What the Bible says about How America Ends

It is commendable that president Trump's early campaign was for peace.

As he said, "Peace through strength".

He, and prime minister Netanyahu know Iran is the head of the octopus.

With its tentacles all over the place, through her proxies.

Thus, they banded together to deal with it, lest their countries be caught unawares with Iran's desire to annihilate them.

But where is America, and Israel, right now?

Are they still of the same mind?

Has Iran succeeded in driving a wedge between them, through her many propagandas?

Again, we reiterate -- ALL nations must honor GOD's sovereign nation, Israel.

Also, PEACE can only come through JESUS, for He is the "Prince of Peace".

Lastly, GOD's Hand is in everything.

He gave ALL power to His Son.

Let's not delude ourselves that we have power over anything.

Only JESUS does:

John 15:5

King James Version

5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: 

He that abideth in me, and I in him, 

the same bringeth forth much fruit: 

for without me ye can do nothing.

Every country's survival hinges upon our belief in JESUS, accepting Him as our LORD, and SAVIOR, believing in His life, death, commands, and Resurrection, and in how we treat GOD's chosen nation, Israel.

As you can see, the world is contrary to all that.

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JNS TV on Israel-America July 4 relations and celebrations (watch first 27 minutes)

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A BIBLICAL travel

 Zechariah 8:23

King James Version

23 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

In those days it shall come to pass, 

that ten men shall take hold 

out of all languages of the nations, 

even shall take hold of the skirt of him 

that is a Jew, saying, 

We will go with you: 

for we have heard that 

God is with you.

Have you visited Israel?

This born again watchman hasn't -- yet.

But one day, if GOD wills it, I shall be able to.

At the moment, a couple of pastors can take us there, through videos.

On this post, we shall share video links about Israel.

Why does she matter so much?

Why focus on her at all?

Believers look to GOD's WORD:

Deuteronomy 7:6 

King James Version

6 For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: 

the Lord thy God hath chosen thee 

to be a special people unto himself, 

above all people that are upon the face of the earth.

Deuteronomy 14:2 

King James Version

2 For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, 

and the Lord hath chosen thee 

to be a peculiar people unto himself, 

above all the nations that are upon the earth.

Isaiah 43:21

King James Version

21 This people have I formed for myself; 

they shall shew forth my praise.

All roads lead to Israel.

No matter how anyone feels about her.

She has been defiled, vilified, sought for destruction.

Of course, no one will succeed.

She is the apple of GOD's eye.

No one in their right mind will EVER declare WAR on GOD.

Zechariah 2:8 

King James Version

8 For thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations 

which spoiled you: 

for he that toucheth you 

toucheth the apple of his eye.

We may not be able to travel to Israel right now, but we can see her significance, especially because of the LORD JESUS.

The 43-minute video above, says this:

"Israel is God’s prophetic timepiece—and its very land speaks of the past, present, and future. In this episode of The Final Hour, Pastor Dave takes you on a journey through key biblical sites—Bethlehem, Mount Carmel, Megiddo, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Caesarea Philippi, and more—uncovering their profound prophetic significance. Discover fulfilled prophecies, events yet to come, and how each location points to God’s plan for Israel and the world. With Scripture, history, and on-site insights, you’ll see why understanding the land itself is vital to understanding end-times prophecy."

Pastor David Bowen has also generously given a FREE downloadable pdf resource for all of us to look through.

Apart from pastor Dave's video, the HOLY SPIRIT led me to Dr. David R. Reagan's videos in 2019 -- soon as GOD made me born again:

The Mountains of Jerusalem

On Walking Through the Old City of Jerusalem

On "The Eastern Gate in Prophecy"

You will also want to view this one:

UNCOVERING the CITY of DAVID

It's time to honor Israel.

It's time to acknowledge the honor GOD had bestowed upon her.

He was clear about His love for Israel, right from the start:

Genesis 12:3

King James Version

3 And I will bless them that bless thee, 

and curse him that curseth thee: 

and in thee shall all families of the earth 

be blessed.

Whether you like it or not, each our nations' future is tied with her.

So I can only smile, and yet grieve, at those trying to destroy her.

They know not what they're trying to do.

They have no idea GOD's wrath.

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GOD's GLORY blogs

BORN AGAIN classics

CONSIDER it a LOST cause

 

MOSES tells Israel:

Deuteronomy 7:7

King James Version

7 The Lord did not set his love upon you, 

nor choose you, 

because ye were more in number than any people; 

for ye were the fewest of all people:

The born again knows GOD's laws.

The born again respects GOD's laws.

The born again lives for GOD's laws.

Here are His laws which govern us all.

Hatred is a lost cause, as you shall see from this post:

When you know GOD's laws, you become respectful.

When He makes you born again, you become aware.

When you know the world for what it is, you become awake.

When you see how the world conducts itself, you know it is not of GOD.

When you see Israel being attacked on all fronts, you know she is so hated.

When you see people not caring, you know they don't believe in JESUS.

Every born again is made aware, through Scripture.

The WORD of GOD tells us everything we need to know.

The WORD of GOD tells us how to live.

The WORD of GOD tells us how to love.

The WORD of GOD tells us what to believe in.

The WORD of GOD tells us how to conduct ourselves.

All these, through JESUS.

Who lived what He taught.

Know this now:

Whatever happens to Israel, affects all of us.

GOD is precise:

Genesis 12:3

King James Version

3 And I will bless them that bless thee, 

and curse him that curseth thee: 

and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

How we treat Israel, boomerangs on all of us.

When we love Israel, we receive GOD's approval.

Simply because Israel is the "apple" of GOD's eye.

Zechariah 2:8

King James Version

8 For thus saith the Lord of hosts; 

After the glory hath he sent me 

unto the nations which spoiled you: 

for he that toucheth you 

toucheth the apple of his eye.

The sooner we accept that, the sooner there will be peace.

Israel is not perfect, but neither is any country.

Her people do not believe JESUS is the Messiah, but neither do many in the world.

Still, GOD chose her for His perfect purpose.

Isaiah 43:21

King James Version

21 This people have I formed for myself; 

they shall shew forth my praise.

Deuteronomy 14:2

King James Version

2 For thou art an holy people 

unto the Lord thy God, 

and the Lord hath chosen thee 

to be a peculiar people 

unto himself, 

above all the nations 

that are upon the earth.

1 Peter 2:9

King James Version

9 But ye are a chosen generation, 

a royal priesthood, 

an holy nation, 

a peculiar people; 

that ye should shew forth the praises 

of him who hath called you 

out of darkness 

into his marvellous light;

In the same manner GOD loves us all.

Both Jew, and non-Jew.

John 3:16-17

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through 

him might be saved.

2 Peter 3:9

King James Version

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, 

as some men count slackness; 

but is longsuffering to us-ward, 

not willing that any should perish, 

but that all should come to repentance.

1 John 4:19

King James Version

19 We love him, 

because he first loved us.

Many hate Jews because they killed CHRIST.

People's hatred for Jews cannot go on an on.

Consider it a lost cause.

All these efforts to destroy GOD's holy nation.

All these efforts to discredit her.

All these efforts to leave her to fend for herself.

Who are we to question GOD's ways?

Who are we to question GOD's word?

Who are we to question GOD's will?

Who are we to question GOD's plan?

When the truth of the matter is, GOD's will be done.

Isaiah 14:27

King James Version

27 For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, 

and who shall disannul it? 

and his hand is stretched out, 

and who shall turn it back?

The target has always been Jerusalem -- Israel's capital.

All efforts to destroy her will be futile.

It's all been prophesied.

Zechariah 12:8-9

King James Version

8 In that day shall the Lord defend 

the inhabitants of Jerusalem; 

and he that is feeble among them at that day 

shall be as David; 

and the house of David shall be as God, 

as the angel of the Lord before them.

9 And it shall come to pass in that day, 

that I will seek to destroy all the nations 

that come against Jerusalem.

Israel may ignore these teachings.

The world may ignore these teachings.

But SPIRIT reminds us all.

Israel may continue to sin.

The world may continue to sin.

But SPIRIT corrects us all.

Israel may be asleep.

The world may be asleep.

But SPIRIT wakes us all.

JESUS spoke of SPIRIT's function:

John 14:26

King James Version

26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, 

whom the Father will send in my name, 

he shall teach you all things, 

and bring all things to your remembrance, 

whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 16:8-12

King James Version

8 And when he is come, 

he will reprove the world of sin, 

and of righteousness, 

and of judgment:

9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, 

and ye see me no more;

11 Of judgment, 

because the prince of this world 

is judged.

John 16:13-15

King James Version

13 Howbeit when he, 

the Spirit of truth, is come, 

he will guide you into all truth: 

for he shall not speak of himself; 

but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: 

and he will shew you things to come.

14 He shall glorify me: 

for he shall receive of mine, 

and shall shew it unto you.

15 All things that the Father hath are mine: 

herefore said I, that he shall take of mine, 

and shall shew it unto you.

JESUS gifted us with His SPIRIT.

That we may remember.

That we may repent.

That we may love.

Why do we resist so?

Let's not be jealous.

Let's not be greedy.

Let's not be vindictive.

Let's not be proud.

Let's not be blind.

Let's not be deaf.

Let's not be indifferent.

Let's love, as GOD does.

He gave us JESUS.

That believers may be saved.

In JESUS is our salvation.

In JESUS is our hope.

In JESUS is eternal life.

Let's love all that GOD loves.

That's a good starting point.

Come to know the Bible now.

That your thoughts may be filled with light.

For we are all in darkness.

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GOD's mysterious ways

 

Romans 11:33-36

King James Version

33 O the depth of the riches 

both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! 

how unsearchable are his judgments, 

and his ways past finding out!

34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? 

or who hath been his counsellor?

35 Or who hath first given to him, 

and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

36 For of him, and through him, and to him, 

are all things: 

to whom be glory for ever. 

Amen.

One of the many early things SPIRIT taught me about GOD, are His mysterious ways.

I've come to know that, through Scripture.

Three particular instances come to mind --

Where JESUS sprung from:

Hebrews 7:13-14

King James Version

13 For he of whom these things are spoken 

pertaineth to another tribe, 

of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

14 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; 

of which tribe Moses spake nothing 

concerning priesthood.

Why Israel was selected:

Deuteronomy 7:7

King James Version

7 The Lord did not set his love upon you, 

nor choose you, 

because ye were more in number than any people; 

for ye were the fewest of all people:

The temporary blindness of Israel:

Romans 11:25

King James Version

25 For I would not, brethren, 

that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, 

lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; 

that blindness in part is happened to Israel, 

until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

So far, those the three mysteries reflect the ways of GOD.

Pure mystery.

In a way only GOD can judge.

But Scripture tells us why:

Isaiah 55:8-9

King James Version

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, 

neither are your ways my ways, 

saith the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, 

so are my ways higher than your ways, 

and my thoughts than your thoughts.

So, if we are wondering why the world is the way it is, why people are the way they are, why our lives are the way it is, and if change will occur, it all serves GOD's purpose.

We pray to know His will.

More on GOD's ways here.

Related post:

GOD's PLAN of SALVATION

GOD's WILL

GOD's WISDOM

GOD's TRUTH

The GOD things

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What GOD delights in

 

Matthew 3:17

King James Version

17 And lo a voice from heaven, 

saying, 

This is my beloved Son, 

in whom I am well pleased.

Ever wondered what makes GOD happy?

What the LORD delights in?

I searched Scripture.

And here's what I found.

First, GOD delighted in His creation:

Genesis 1:4-5

King James Version

4 And God saw the light, 

that it was good: 

and God divided the light from the darkness.

5 And God called the light Day, 

and the darkness he called Night. 

And the evening and the morning 

were the first day.

Genesis 1:10

King James Version

10 And God called the dry land Earth; 

and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: 

and God saw that it was good.

Genesis 1:12

King James Version

12 And the earth brought forth grass, 

and herb yielding seed after his kind, 

and the tree yielding fruit, 

whose seed was in itself, after his kind: 

and God saw that it was good.

Genesis 1:16-18

King James Version

16 And God made two great lights; 

the greater light to rule the day, 

and the lesser light to rule the night: 

he made the stars also.

17 And God set them in the firmament of the heaven 

to give light upon the earth,

18 And to rule over the day and over the night, 

and to divide the light from the darkness: 

and God saw that it was good.

Genesis 1:21

King James Version

21 And God created great whales, 

and every living creature that moveth, 

which the waters brought forth abundantly, 

after their kind, 

and every winged fowl after his kind: 

and God saw that it was good.

Genesis 1:25

King James Version

25 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, 

and cattle after their kind, 

and every thing that creepeth upon the earth 

after his kind: 

and God saw that it was good.

Genesis 1:31

King James Version

31 And God saw every thing that he had made, 

and, behold, 

it was very good. 

And the evening and the morning 

were the sixth day.

GOD delighted in His Son, JESUS.

Isaiah 42:1-7

King James Version

42 Behold my servant, 

whom I uphold; 

mine elect, 

in whom my soul delighteth; 

I have put my spirit upon him: 

he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, 

nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.

3 A bruised reed shall he not break, 

and the smoking flax shall he not quench: 

he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.

4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, 

till he have set judgment in the earth: 

and the isles shall wait for his law.

5 Thus saith God the Lord, 

he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; 

he that spread forth the earth, 

and that which cometh out of it; 

he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, 

and spirit to them that walk therein:

6 I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, 

and will hold thine hand, 

and will keep thee, 

and give thee for a covenant of the people, 

for a light of the Gentiles;

7 To open the blind eyes, 

to bring out the prisoners from the prison, 

and them that sit in darkness 

out of the prison house.

Matthew 17:5

King James Version

5 While he yet spake, 

behold, 

a bright cloud overshadowed them: 

and behold a voice out of the cloud, 

which said, 

This is my beloved Son, 

in whom I am well pleased; 

hear ye him.

GOD delighted in Israel.

Deuteronomy 7:6-9

King James Version

6 For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: 

the Lord thy God hath chosen thee 

to be a special people unto himself, 

above all people that are upon the face of the earth.

7 The Lord did not set his love upon you, 

nor choose you, 

because ye were more in number than any people; 

for ye were the fewest of all people:

8 But because the Lord loved you, 

and because he would keep the oath 

which he had sworn unto your fathers, 

hath the Lord brought you out with a mighty hand, 

and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, 

from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

9 Know therefore that the Lord thy God, 

he is God, 

the faithful God, 

which keepeth covenant and mercy 

with them that love him 

and keep his commandments 

to a thousand generations;

Isaiah 62:4

King James Version

4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; 

neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: 

but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, 

and thy land Beulah: 

for the Lord delighteth in thee, 

and thy land shall be married.

Zephaniah 3:17-20

King James Version

17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee 

is mighty; 

he will save, 

he will rejoice over thee with joy; 

he will rest in his love, 

he will joy over thee with singing.

18 I will gather them that are sorrowful 

for the solemn assembly, 

who are of thee, 

to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

19 Behold, 

at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: 

and I will save her that halteth, 

and gather her that was driven out; 

and I will get them praise and fame in every land 

where they have been put to shame.

20 At that time will I bring you again, 

even in the time that I gather you: 

for I will make you a name and a praise 

among all people of the earth, 

when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, 

saith the Lord.

Romans 2:29

King James Version

29 But he is a Jew, 

which is one inwardly; 

and circumcision is that of the heart,

 in the spirit, 

and not in the letter; 

whose praise is not of men, 

but of God.

GOD delighted in us.

Psalm 18:19

King James Version

19 He brought me forth also into a large place; 

he delivered me, 

because he delighted in me.

Psalm 44:1-3

King James Version

44 We have heard with our ears, 

O God, 

our fathers have told us, 

what work thou didst in their days, 

in the times of old.

2 How thou didst drive out the heathen 

with thy hand, 

and plantedst them; 

how thou didst afflict the people, 

and cast them out.

3 For they got not the land in possession 

by their own sword, 

neither did their own arm save them: 

but thy right hand, 

and thine arm, 

and the light of thy countenance, 

because thou hadst a favour unto them.

John 3:16-17

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him 

might be saved.

John 15:16

King James Version

16 Ye have not chosen me, 

but I have chosen you, 

and ordained you, 

that ye should go and bring forth fruit, 

and that your fruit should remain: 

that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, 

he may give it you.

Other things GOD delights in:

Psalm 37:23

King James Version

23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: 

and he delighteth in his way.

Psalm 104:31

King James Version

31 The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever: 

the Lord shall rejoice in his works.

Psalm 147:11

King James Version

11 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, 

in those that hope in his mercy.

Psalm 149:4

King James Version

4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: 

he will beautify the meek with salvation.

Proverbs 3:11-12

King James Version

11 My son, 

despise not the chastening of the Lord; 

neither be weary of his correction:

12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; 

even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Jeremiah 9:24

King James Version

24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, 

that he understandeth and knoweth me, 

that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, 

judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: 

for in these things I delight, 

saith the Lord.

Jeremiah 31:3

King James Version

3 The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, 

saying, 

Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: 

therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

Micah 7:18

King James Version

18 Who is a God like unto thee, 

that pardoneth iniquity, 

and passeth by the transgression 

of the remnant of his heritage? 

he retaineth not his anger for ever, 

because he delighteth in mercy.

In SUMMARY, GOD delights in the following:

in His creation

in His Son, JESUS

in Israel

in us

in the steps of a good man

in His works

in those that fear Him

in those that hope in His mercy

in meek people

in us, whom He considers sons

in His exercising lovingkindness, judgment, righteousness in the earth

in His prophets

in mercy

Related material:

GOD's MERCY 

GOD's LOVE

GOD's TRUTH

GOD's GRACE

GOD's DELIGHT

GOD's GENEROSITY

REPENTANCE

SALVATION

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