A Blessed Nation Psalm 33:1

12Blessed is the nation who's God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.


This is one of the most powerful passages of scriptures in the entire Bible. What we have here is a promise to any nation that chooses to follow the instructions of the Lord. God says, "that nation shall be blessed." America is proof that this passage of scripture has validity. America is one of the youngest nations in the world but she is the most blessed nation in the history of the world. It was not by chance that America became the industrial giant that it became. It was not by mere chance that America became the military power that it became in such a short time. It was not mere chance that America became the financial leader in the free world that it has become. America has prospered and she has protected her borders because God said some 2500 years ago, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord."

Was America perfect? No. Did America create a perfect place where religious freedom was practiced and every one got along and this world flourished? "Yes" and "no". America was far from perfect. Religious liberty in the early days was poorly defined partially practiced. The early church in America made some terrible mistakes. Political leaders were corrupt and communities sought every advantage they could get from anyone they thought they could manipulate and conspire with and conspire against.

America was not founded by godly men; America was founded upon Godly principles. America was founded upon the principle, "One Nation Under God". The Constitution of the United States was framed with religious liberty and religious influence in mind. Imperfect as it all has been, it was clear from the very first days of America's existence, that she was destined to greatness. When America was founded upon the principles of the Word of God, and God was given a place of prominence in its foundation, God honored that foundation by keeping His Word found in this passage of scripture.

In all of her mistakes and in all of America's failures to be a Christian nation, she was recognized around the world as such and that is why God has blessed her as He has. God will do the same thing to a church that makes a commitment to walk with the Lord. I believe that He blesses the individual who gives himself totally and completely to the Lord. Commitment begins in an individual. Remember Psalm 1:1, where God's Word says, "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly nor stands in the way of sinners nor sits in the seat of the scornful, but his delight is in the law of the Lord." When we choose to walk with the Lord, God is able to bless that individual, which blesses his community. As God moves in that community, He is able to reach out to others and they will want to organize and promote the things of God to other communities and as they choose to follow, their communities will be blessed. As communities are blessed, so are churches and states and the nation.

"12Blessed is the nation who's God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance." It all has to start somewhere. It might as well be you and me and the time to start is today!