Voting for Peace? :: By Terry James

Published on: by RR7 Category:General Articles, Terry James

While the presidential election draws ever nearer, the current president’s accumulation of accomplishments becomes truly astonishing. His many achievements, despite being opposed by every conceivable power within governmental auspices and, particularly, by minions of the father of lies, the mainstream media, continue to accumulate.

None of those accomplishments has been more prophetically significant than those involving the Middle East peace process. His promises to move the American Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, to declare Jerusalem Israel’s capital, and to make the “Deal of the Century” regarding Middle East peace have all been kept.

He has kept promises both at home and abroad on many levels, but none are more important than those dealing with the matter of Israel and its Arab neighbors.

The bringing-together of Israel with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considered something of a master stroke. Trump did what no one thought could be done. He bypassed the Palestinian Authority altogether, making and end-run around them, thereby bringing other Arabs to the table of peace.

Now that “circle of peace,” as some are calling it, has expanded to include a total of six Arab states. The latest to join is Sudan, a country marked as a terrorist state.

The following news excerpt frames the profoundly significant accomplishment.

Israel and Sudan have agreed to normalize their relations and open economic and trade ties, the countries and the U.S. announced Friday. The U.S. said earlier this week that it would remove Sudan from the state sponsors of terrorism list as part of the agreement.

“This is an incredible deal for Israel and Sudan,” President Trump said in the Oval Office, according to a White House pool report. “For decades, Sudan has been at a state of war with Israel. They have been in a state of war and boycotted Israeli goods. There was no relationship whatsoever.”…

“I could see Iran ultimately — it sounds, right now, it doesn’t sound like something that would happen, but I see it happening,” the president said.

“Ultimately, they’ll all be one unified family,” Trump added. “It’ll be an amazing thing. Probably has never happened in the Middle East, because the Middle East is known for conflict and fighting.”

Leaders of the U.S., Israel and Sudan “spoke today to discuss Sudan’s historic progress toward democracy and opportunities to advance peace in the region,” the joint statement released Friday says. It adds that the historic shift will bolster regional security and open new opportunities for people in Sudan and Israel as well as their neighbors. (“Sudan and Israel Agree to Normalize Relations In U.S.-Brokered Deal,” Bill Chapell, NPR, RR News, October 23, 2020)

So it is indeed an amazing series of accomplishments, so far as international diplomacy is concerned. The president has been nominated for four different Nobel Prizes, including the Peace Prize, because of his efforts. Trump’s negotiators convinced Sudan, one of Israel’s most violent enemies, to join the circle by offering to take them off the terror list, if they complied with the stipulations of that newly formed circle.

Those within the six nations will derive economic benefits in trade and even US defensive weaponry purchase agreements by recognizing Israel and working toward a broader peace in the region.

With Donald J. Trump’s stunning accomplishments, it would in normal times mean he would be a shoo-in for reelection on November 3. But these are not normal times. They are supernatural times, in that this Church Age (Age of Grace) is swiftly concluding, according to the convergence of many aspects of prophetic stage-setting we are witnessing.

I have never believed the polls in these last two presidential elections. The mainstream media and their pollsters have proven time and time again to be exaggerating in favor of Trump’s opponents at best, and outright lying at worst. They continue to be doing the same while we approach what is being called the most important election in the nation’s history.

I don’t think that is hyperbole. Watching the carnage being wreaked upon American cities, the debauchery of the culture, the educational lies being taught the next generations of Americans, and other evils too numerous to mention, this election is supremely important.

This president seems possessed of an energy that defies all physiological and biological laws. He has been attacked from every angle every hour of every day for more than four years, yet is still in office and growing stronger every day, it seems.

He recovered from the dreaded coronavirus in record time–so fast, in fact, that many who hate him and stated that they wanted him to die of the virus believes he never even had it but used the “miraculous recovery” just to enhance his reelection bid.

Donald J. Trump is in the place the Lord of Heaven has determined he will be for this moment so near the time of the Rapture and the Tribulation.

A vote for Trump, it should seem to everyone, is a vote for peace. Peace in that the culture will be brought into a more tranquil time than his opponents would inspire. Peace in terms of world peace and particularly peace involving God’s chosen people, Israel, and all of the Middle East. But, this is serious misconception, as I will explain at the conclusion.

Mr. Trump, as I’ve written many times, is not a godly man. But he is God’s man. He is in the position as the most powerful leader on earth at present because God has deemed it to be so.

This is true for many reasons. Most of those reasons, no doubt, are far beyond our ability or need to know. But the fact that Trump is in the position he is in and has to this point been unmovable out of that place makes me, at least, believe that he is there, at this time, to be part of the unfolding of the very end of this quickly fleeting age.

Chief among the reasons, I’m of the growing opinion, is that he is the one man the Lord, in His omniscience, knows can construct the peace that will prove the instrumentality to bring Israel–His chosen people—to the point of repentance. They will at last see Jesus for who He is as they see their Messiah returning from Heaven on a white steed, followed by an Army dressed in white (Revelation 19:11).

So, I do not say that voting for Trump is truly a vote for the kind of peace the world needs. Only Christ, the Prince of Peace, can produce true peace in the human heart.

Donald Trump, by seeking earthly peace, genuinely wants to make life better for people of Israel and the Middle East, I have no doubt. He wants peace for the United States and all people of the world. He is my choice for president as strongly as I can state it as November 3 looms.

But the peace that will eventuate during the coming Tribulation from these “Deal of the Century” initiatives at present is destined to be a peace that destroys many, as we are told in Isaiah 28:15, 18.

Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves… And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.

Keep in mind that God is in absolute control of all of this. He has ordained it to happen–howsoever it happens–as part of His great plan to redeem Israel as well as all who will believe in His Son Jesus Christ for salvation.

 

A Prayer for Our Nation :: By Holly Spate

Published on: by RR7 Category:General Articles, Holly Spate

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).

PRAYER

That one word means so much. Prayer is a beautiful expression and reminder that we can’t do life on our own. Prayer helps us remember our fragility, humbles the heart, and consistently confirms our desperate need for the Savior.

Prayer is a precious gift. James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

Jesus Taught Us to Pray.

Jesus himself spent countless hours praying to the Father. As Christians, we are to follow Christ’s example and obediently incorporate prayer into our daily life.

The following are just a few examples which prove prayer was an important aspect of Jesus’ life:

“In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety” (Hebrews 5:7).

“Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened” (Luke 3:21).

“After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone” (Matthew 14:23).

“After bidding them farewell, He left for the mountain to pray” (Mark 6:46).

“It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God” (Luke 6:12).

“In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there” (Mark 1:35).

“But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray” (Luke 5:16).

“And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, ‘Who do the people say that I am?’” (Luke 9:18).

“Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, ‘Sit here while I go over there and pray’” (Matthew 26:36).

“And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will’” (Matthew 26:39).

Prayer is Essential in the Christian Life.

If prayer were not important, Jesus would not have practiced it. Because He is our example and is perfect, we know that prayer must be embraced and practiced in our own lives.

Prayer is essential. Prayer is powerful. Prayer is effective. Prayer is influential. Prayer can change things. Prayer can strengthen and embolden our faith. Prayer can bring a sense of peace. It is what we’re called to do, and it is both a privilege and honor to put prayer into practice.

Any time is a good time to pray. And we can have the assurance that when we honestly seek God and pray to Him, He will hear our prayer and answer. Psalm 17:6 states, “I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.”

The Bible references prayer many, many times. What follows are just a few additional examples instructing us to pray:

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins” (Matthew 6:9-15).

“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles” (Psalm 34:17).

“But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer” (Psalm 66:19).

“Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

“Be careful to obey all these regulations I am giving you, so that it may always go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord your God” (Deuteronomy 12:28).

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful” (Colossians 4:2).

Standing Together in Prayer is a Privilege.

Beyond a personal prayer life, the Bible emphasizes the importance of the body of believers coming together and praying in agreement. Matthew 18:20 attests to this very thing: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

Speaking of prayer and standing together in agreement, I’d like to take a moment, in conclusion, to come alongside brothers and sisters in Christ who are reading this today. Let’s take a minute to lift our hearts in praise to a loving God, and let’s come and kneel together as we collectively pray for God’s protection and His perfect will to be done concerning our divided nation.

I pray God richly blesses each of you as you continue faithfully journeying with Him.

A Prayer for Our Nation:

Heavenly Father,

We humbly come to You today to ask for Your hand of protection over our nation. May You guide the hearts and minds of each citizen to vote for principles and platforms in line with Your Word. Open the eyes of those who have been blinded by hate, deceit, false narratives and propaganda which distorts truth. May the division and hatred that’s been sewn throughout our nation not take root in hearts or be allowed to spread. May we be bound together by decency, kindness, love and respect. May sanity, common sense and personal accountability be restored, embraced and practiced. May the hearts of people in this nation desire to seek truth, and may You open hearts to the truth which sets free.

Please turn all of our leaders’ hearts towards You. May their pride of position and power not blind them to doing what’s best for all. May they turn from anything that would keep them separated from You. We pray You provide direction, wisdom and discernment to all those who govern. We thank You that You are our King and the whole world is at Your feet. You see and know all, and we thank you that You promise to make all things right.

We thank You God that You are always and forever seated on the throne. We find comfort in remembering that You know the beginning from the end. You are the Author and Perfecter. You are all that is good, perfect, righteous and holy. You are the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The Alpha and Omega. You are in total control of all creation… all things. We trust in Your perfect, almighty power to make the crooked paths straight and to bring the light of truth to all the darkened places. We pray that You will intervene and expose every kind of evil and every stronghold over America. Expose the deeds done in darkness. Expose all corruption. Bring Your light and justice to all that’s darkened America’s doorstep.

We pray Psalm 91 over our lives and stand in agreement for Your divine, perfect protection no matter the uncertainty, the storms of life, or which way the wind blows. May we build our houses on the Rock, not shifting sand. May we clothe ourselves with the full armor of God. Give us strength in each season and protection to persevere. May we be used as Your instruments to plant seeds and speak the truth of Your Word into the hearts of those You put in our paths.

May no weapon come against us. May all the plans of the enemy fall on their own heads. May not one thing come to fruition that is planned or being planned which would bring destruction or harm to Your servants and those who seek a peaceful existence. We pray Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

May righteousness and justice prevail. May people turn to You and put their trust in You.

Wrap us in Your loving arms and protect us. May we feel Your presence and be emboldened to pick up our cross and follow You daily, no excuses. May we be encouraged by Your promise to never leave us or forsake us. May we rejoice that You give us hope and a future. We praise God that You have made it clear that, although we live in this world, You have overcome this world.

Thank you for Your promises, Your love, Your peace which passes all understanding, Your protection. Thank you for Your gift of salvation which cleanses from all unrighteousness. Thank you for a bright future as You prepare our home in heaven.

May we forever trust in You and Your unfailing love. May we continually and constantly cling to You in all things. May we always trust You for protection, guidance and provision concerning all our needs.

We love You. We praise You. We trust You. We thank You.

In Your wonderful name we pray,

Amen.

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