Genesis Chapter 19
In Genesis chapter 19, God brought very severe judgement on Sodom and Gomorrah, because people living in these areas were committing wicked acts. When 2 angels from God that were male, went to Sodom, to Lot (Abraham's nephew) home, the men in the city, both small and great, wanted to have sex with the angels. Small and great from my understanding is from the very young to the very old, men of all ages, men of different generations, from the oldest to the youngest. So this behavior was going on for a while, and it became the norm, where even the youngest also was brought up to support and engage in homosexuality, and also rape.
It became so bad that the men wanted to beat down the door to come in on the angels in Lot's home, and as a result the angels of God had to blind them. Consumed with homosexuality, even after blindness, they still wanted the men (angels). Imagine visiting someone, and the people in that community, wanted to have sex with you, and they would not take no for an answer? What would you do? What would be your opinion about these people? In biblical times especially, when a stranger visited persons, they were supposed to be cared for and treated properly. Because once a stranger comes in your home, you were responsible for their personal safety. Today it is also the same thing, if you have guests in our home, you do everything to ensure that they are safe and comfortable, you feel responsible for your guests personal safety.
In verse 17, the angels of God said to Lot, "...Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed." The same thing the angels said to Lot, is the exact same thing that God is saying today to Christians and to others who will listen, and obey what he is saying. God himself is bringing judgement on nations including America. When a nation supports and promotes homosexuality, God's judgement is not far off. If you or a family member, live in an area or state that supports homosexuality, where homosexuality is rampant, you have to inquire of God if you should stay where you are or if you should leave. The angels of God told Lot, that if he wanted to survive he had to leave (with his family), and he gave Lot specific instructions not to look back, but go to a mountain for safety. Lot's son in-laws did not take what he said seriously, and they were also consumed by fire and brimstone from God. Before Lot came to Sodom and Gomorrah, from the outside everything seemed to be looking good and prospering. The areas of Sodom and Gomorrah were green, looking well watered, and everything on the outside seemed to look good, but in reality it was not so. So appearances can be very deceiving. A nation that supports homosexuality, may seem to be prospering and doing well, and as a result people living in and outside the country, may believe that nothing can happen to them, because they have developed a false sense of security.
Lot was afraid though to go to the mountain for safety, and instead begged the angels to allow him to go to a city near the mountains, the angels gave him permission to do so. God understands that we are humans, and we face fear and anxiety, and he is willing to meet us where were are. In verse 21 the angels said..."See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken. [22] Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither.
In Genesis chapter 19, God brought very severe judgement on Sodom and Gomorrah, because people living in these areas were committing wicked acts. When 2 angels from God that were male, went to Sodom, to Lot (Abraham's nephew) home, the men in the city, both small and great, wanted to have sex with the angels. Small and great from my understanding is from the very young to the very old, men of all ages, men of different generations, from the oldest to the youngest. So this behavior was going on for a while, and it became the norm, where even the youngest also was brought up to support and engage in homosexuality, and also rape.
It became so bad that the men wanted to beat down the door to come in on the angels in Lot's home, and as a result the angels of God had to blind them. Consumed with homosexuality, even after blindness, they still wanted the men (angels). Imagine visiting someone, and the people in that community, wanted to have sex with you, and they would not take no for an answer? What would you do? What would be your opinion about these people? In biblical times especially, when a stranger visited persons, they were supposed to be cared for and treated properly. Because once a stranger comes in your home, you were responsible for their personal safety. Today it is also the same thing, if you have guests in our home, you do everything to ensure that they are safe and comfortable, you feel responsible for your guests personal safety.
In verse 17, the angels of God said to Lot, "...Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed." The same thing the angels said to Lot, is the exact same thing that God is saying today to Christians and to others who will listen, and obey what he is saying. God himself is bringing judgement on nations including America. When a nation supports and promotes homosexuality, God's judgement is not far off. If you or a family member, live in an area or state that supports homosexuality, where homosexuality is rampant, you have to inquire of God if you should stay where you are or if you should leave. The angels of God told Lot, that if he wanted to survive he had to leave (with his family), and he gave Lot specific instructions not to look back, but go to a mountain for safety. Lot's son in-laws did not take what he said seriously, and they were also consumed by fire and brimstone from God. Before Lot came to Sodom and Gomorrah, from the outside everything seemed to be looking good and prospering. The areas of Sodom and Gomorrah were green, looking well watered, and everything on the outside seemed to look good, but in reality it was not so. So appearances can be very deceiving. A nation that supports homosexuality, may seem to be prospering and doing well, and as a result people living in and outside the country, may believe that nothing can happen to them, because they have developed a false sense of security.
Lot was afraid though to go to the mountain for safety, and instead begged the angels to allow him to go to a city near the mountains, the angels gave him permission to do so. God understands that we are humans, and we face fear and anxiety, and he is willing to meet us where were are. In verse 21 the angels said..."See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken. [22] Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither.