Independence Day in America
This poem is presented in honor of those who have worked to found and keep this “one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Some say that America isn’t mentioned in Biblical prophecy. Others find that she is. My hope is that America is synonomous with Israel–that we will continue to stand and be identified with the people of God, that we will not turn back on our commitment to Israel’s defense, and that we shall never forget nor deny that “In God We Trust.”
These are amazing times. Every generation has perhaps deemed themselves the last; but the signs have never been more ominous than now. Look and see that these next few years (be they granted unto us) portend great change. The tension is palpable. Hold on to your Faith and continue in Love. Hosanna!
A Nation’s Strength
by Ralph Waldo EmersonWhat makes a nation’s pillars high
And it’s foundations strong?
What makes it mighty to defy
The foes that round it throng?It is not gold. Its kingdoms grand
Go down in battle shock;
Its shafts are laid on sinking sand,
Not on abiding rock.Is it the sword? Ask the red dust
Of empires passed away;
The blood has turned their stones to rust,
Their glory to decay.And is it pride? Ah, that bright crown
Has seemed to nations sweet;
But God has struck its luster down
In ashes at his feet.Not gold but only men can make
A people great and strong;
Men who for truth and honor’s sake
Stand fast and suffer long.Brave men who work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly…
They build a nation’s pillars deep
And lift them to the sky.
God bless America!
And consider the words of an Arapahoe spokesman, Nippawanock: It’s time. If you are to walk the path of heart, then it is time…
Yes, you know who you are. You know that it is time. It is time for us to realize that the night is far gone; the day is at hand (Romans 13:12). It is time for us to wake up and not just go to church, but to be the Church. As America yearned for, fought for, and declared its independence; so must we. We are not slaves of this world’s incessant demands. We are the children of the Living God.
Amen.
Sons of Thunder
I have an airline ticket credit of $500 that I will lose on May 26th, if I haven’t used it by then. Searching for lyrics to a song about Israel tonight, I came across a website about an event coming up next weekend in Nashville. It’s called the Sons of Thunder conference, and it sure looks like it’s going to be a powerful gathering of praise and celebration. Unfortunately, the best Delta fare this close to departure is over $700.
According to Harvest Sound, the “Sons of Thunder” idea is based upon “a prophetic promise from heaven about a day when an army of worshiping warriors would be released into the streets with an extraordinary anointing upon them in music and evangelism. Men and women who have been hidden with the Lord and marked by the penetrating power of His presence… men and woman who have true grace and gifting in music along with humility and selflessness in sharing Christ… who are fearless in their faith and faithful to the call.”
More of the prophecy: “Say this to the church: ‘Stand in the light, lift up your voice and sing in the streets. Sing the simple message of the gospel in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord, be saved. Lift up your voice as a witness to Christ and the Spirit of God will cause people to be converted’.”
I know only what I saw on the website, so I can’t offer an opinion…other than I would love to go see what’s happening. Here’s the link to the entire Sons of Thunder vision.
