I wrote a piece back in 2010 in conjunction with the message the Lord placed on my heart for our great country. I was reminded of it in 2014 and after reading it again this morning I thought just how poignant the message is as we move through 2021 with all the challenges facing America. How important it is for the bride of Christ to rise from her slumber and be about the business of the Kingdom … the business of the King … waking up America!
Back in 1972, after his 1967 hit of Alice’s Restaurant, Arlo Guthrie recorded a song that has long been a favorite of mine. There is just something very melodic about it as it paints a vivid picture of life in America. I guess I’ve played that tune hundreds of times, and as a matter of fact I was just listening to it in the truck this morning when the Lord got my ear and asked me to listen a little closer.
He often gets through to me in the words of songs but not generally in the way you might think. He always shows me a new meaning to challenge my thinking, and you can rest assured that I never hear that song the same way again. And this morning was no different as I pulled into a parking place and just listened to what He had to say. The message was one I was not expecting, but I should have.
Ridin’ on the City of New Orleans
Illinois Central, Monday mornin’ rail
15 cars and 15 restless riders
Three conductors and 25 sacks of mail
Here is a link to that message that is still critical on this July 4th as America finds herself facing a critical challenge that has been building for a long time. The question still needs to be asked because the answer is still the same … the same as it was 245 years ago in 1776 … Good Morning America How Are Ya?