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favor (Leviticus 26:1-13); instead they became the
subject of HIS retribution (Leviticus 26:14-46). Since
faithful Christians are grafted into the vine of Israel
(Romans 11:24), America is subject to GOD’s same rules
for favor and retribution. Thus, should our disobedience
continue, we can expect that America will continue to
seek “racial” healing, but it will not come, not from
secular programs or from Christian prayers alone.
Prayers without obedience are never enough. The
future of America hinges on Christians taking the lead.
It is long past the time that we awaken the “Sleeping
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Giant” within us and live out the reconciliation that
CHRIST has already provided.
At this moment in history, “racial” sins are the root that
feeds many of the abominations to which we are falling
prey. As Christians, we must stand firm on the solid Rock
of CHRIST and live out the “racial” reconciliation and
healing that HE has already provided. We must make
our church bodies into a refuge where illegitimate
precepts of “race” have no meaning. We must all
fellowship in CHRIST’s abounding Love without
distinction for skin color, but rather look into one
another’s heart for CHRIST and the fruits of the SPIRIT
that we can share. For it is clear that unity, justice, and
true healing among humankind; no matter skin tone,
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