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I SAMUEL 7:12

"FACING THE NEW YEAR"

I. "HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US -- LOOKING BACK."
        A. The Bible states that the final world governing empire will be
           a federation  of 10 European countries.
                1. This past month, it was announced officially that
                   Greece has  been accepted as the 10th nation 
                   Jan. 1, 1981.
        B. The Bible says that Iran will be allied with Russia in the
           attack against  Israel along with Lybia and Ethiopia.
        C. The Bible warns that there will be many false Christ's and
           false prophets  seeking to lead people to isolated places.
           Jesus said "don't go."
                1. Over 900 people failed to heed His warning and
                   followed Jones to  Guyana.

II. "HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US" -- LOOKING AROUND.
        A. God has brought us through some difficult trials.
                1. Times when we thought we weren't going to make it,
                   but we're  here.
                2. Like the disciples we thought the boat was going under,
                   but the  Lord intervened and we passed over.
        B. God has really blessed us abundantly.
                1. America, America, God shed His grace on thee.
                        a. A nation rich in natural resources.
                        b. A nation where Christianity still has some
                           influence.
                        c. A nation with agricultural surplus.
                2. America beware lest you misinterpret history.
                        a. Think that it is the democratic form of
                           government.
                        b. Credit the free enterprise system.
        C. It is God who has made this nation great! Why?
                1. Our founding fathers sought to establish one nation
                   under God.
                2. They thought it no infringement against the
                   constitution to:
                        a. Print on our coins, "In God we trust."
                        b. To use the Bible as a textbook in the first
                           school.
                        c. To place in the last verse of the national
                           anthem, "May the  heaven rescued land Praise
                           the Power that has preserved  us a nation, let
                           this be our motto, "In God is our trust."
                3. Those were the days when men held the offices of
                   government not  politicians.
        D. But as sure as the seeking of God made our nation strong the
           forsaking  of God is going to destroy it.
                1. The policies of our nation are corrupt.
                        a. It is evil to pressure Israel into concessions
                           that threaten to  destroy it.
                        b. It is evil to break an alliance with Taiwan to
                           join hands with  Red China in order to exploit
                           the vast market there.
                2. Corrupt policies proceed forth from corrupt men.

Ill. "HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US" -- LOOKING AHEAD
        A. For the world.
                1. Continued chaos, strife, wars, greed.
        B. For America.
                1. Unless we repent, the judgment of God.
        C. For us as individuals.
                1. The Lord will see us through no matter what.
                2. He is watching over you His child.
                        a. He will never forsake you.