Prophetic Word, September 20, 2008

"Why then does my suffering continue?  Why is my wound so incurable?  Your help seems as uncertain as a seasonal brook, like a spring that has gone dry."  (Jeremiah 15:18-- NLT)

During a national men's prayer session this morning, I received this Scripture.  After some prayer, I believe Jesus spoke to my heart and said, "This nation is following false prophets and being driven by the spirit of false prophecy."  Let me explain. 

Biblical Theology states clearly that mankind is to "run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus...."  It is not, "'looking unto' government."  Obama and the Democrat Party are strong proponents of ,"Looking unto Government, as 'the author and finisher' of your salvation."  This is classic idolatry aided by false prophets. Over the last 8 years, I have witnessed this spirit in the Senate Gallery, the hearings, and prevailing political science of the Democrat Party.  And, after recent events in the nation, I believe the whole political landscape is full of such a philosophy. 

The reason this spirit has been growing in power and influence in America since the 1930s is that the nation, and far too much of the church, has adopted the attitude of Jeremiah in our text.  "Your help seems as uncertain as a seasonal brook, like a spring that has gone dry."  So, what does a nation do when it needs "help," and life seems so "uncertain," and the proverbial well "has gone dry?"  It looks for "help" elsewhere.  Inevitably, a spirit of religion takes possession,
and the search is on for a "messiah" and a system which will do what "Looking unto Jesus," and trusting the "God-Breathed" Word has seemingly failed to do.  Since God is perceived "as uncertain as a seasonal brook, like a spring that has gone dry," a "palms up," give-me-everything-I-want, reward-my-greed, everyone-owes-me culture turns to another god.  It is what one of the Black African pastors called a "vagrant spirit."  The word, vagrant, is defined as "a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging," or, "a bird that has strayed or been blown from its usual range or migratory route." 

The American Church is as a bird "that has strayed or been blown from its usual range or migratory route," and has exchanged the "route" of, "Looking unto Jesus," for the "route" of, "Looking unto me, my ministry, our church.  We can do for you what no other ministry or church can do."  Is it any wonder then that this spirit is so prevalent, not just in the American political scene, but in the culture at large?  The American church has given up on the True Messiah, and replaced Him with messiahs of their own.  If religious people look unto leaders and religious organizations, and not "unto Jesus," Word of the Father, how can we expect anything different from the unbelieving nation?!? 

I might add, my prediction that this coming election would be the most ominous choice between Light and Darkness which this nation has ever witnessed is being fulfilled right before my eyes.  I have never witnessed such vicious attacks and hatred for a political candidate as I have heard and seen expressed towards Sarah Palin.  MSNBC has been the worst, but CNN and the rest are not far behind.  Along with so many others, they are doing to Sarah as they did to George Bush after he mentioned the Name of Jesus in the 2000 primary election season.  Make no mistake about it; He has been hated here and abroad, not so much for his political philosophy, as his identification with Jesus Christ.  Remember the word of Jesus, "You will be hated by all because of My name!!"  I have never heard the President mention the Name of Jesus since, and I don't know his current relation with Jesus, but the Powers of Darkness have a very long memory.  Now the appearance on the American political scene of Sarah Palin, a Believer in Jesus Christ, baptized in water and baptized in the Holy Spirit and the Book of Acts experience of speaking in other tongues, has unleashed demons in this country that have been never before unleashed.

Okay, what to do------ 1). Refuse this Jesus-can't-but-government-can spirit wherever it rears its ugly head.  2). Resist in the Holy Spirit the perception and deception that "[God's] help seems as uncertain as a seasonal brook, like a spring that has gone dry."  3). Beware the false prophets who appeal to your sense of victimization, especially women, minorities, and the so-called middle class.  4). Flee from any politician or preacher, anyone, who would assert otherwise.  5). Live in the reality that your identity is Jesus Christ, His Prophetic Word, His Kingdom, not your gender, ethnicity, race, economic status, political party, or culture.  6). Be prepared to stand with any government leader who identifies with Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.  The forces of Satan, which the American church has allowed to gain the upper hand in this country, will be attacking Sarah and those like her even more so in the days ahead.  7). Get in a committed prayer group to pray for all of the above. 
                              "What are you prepared to do?!?" 

One last exhortation---Here is the Word's response to Jeremiah's wavering and doubt.  It is the "word" of the hour for the American Church.  "If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me.  If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be my spokesman.  You must influence them; do not let them influence you!"

Father, in Jesus' Name, Light and Darkness are manifesting more than I ever thought possible in America.  Grant me all that You have for me to prevail in the battle.  Amen.


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