Breaking the pride of U.S. power.

The surprise publication by the website WikiLeaks of more than 250,000 confidential U.S. State Department documents revealing U.S. intentions and perspectives has shaken global diplomatic relations and could endanger the lives of U.S. diplomats around the world.  A major German news magazine reported, “Never before in history has a superpower lost control of such vast amounts of such sensitive information—data that can help paint a picture of the foundation upon which US foreign policy is built. Never before has the trust America’s partners have in the country been as badly shaken” (Der Spiegel, November 28, 2010).  These documents are not only an embarrassment to the United States and her allies, but they will further undermine trust in the U.S. and its diplomatic credibility on the world scene (Der Spiegel, November 29, 2010).

While many wonder how and why is this happening, Bible prophecies reveal the answer.  Long ago, God warned His chosen people, “if you do not obey Me, and do not observe all these commandments, and if you despise My statutes… I will break the pride of your power” (Leviticus 26:14-15, 19).  The United States, as a descendant of the ancient Israelite nation, is beginning to reap what it has sown.  When a nation that has been blessed by God, bans prayer in public schools, prohibits the display of the Ten Commandments in government buildings and sanctions same sex marriages—in defiance of the laws of God—the Bible indicates there will be serious consequences (see Deuteronomy 28:15-48)!