Turning the Head of a Nation

The Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders (ACPE), led by Cindy Jacobs, had much to say about the events of July 13. Fifty prophets from around the world gathered and shared their impressions of what they are hearing from the Lord. Afterward they made public their points of agreement. Their belief is that the enemy is working hard to destroy America but by the spring of 2025 there will be a shift to righteousness in our nation. In the meantime, we must be vigilant in prayer, to fight the good fight of faith.
 
These prophets agree that the Scripture that stands out for this season is Isaiah 30:21. "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, 'This is the way, walk in it.'" We must be praying that the Lord would open our ears to hear His directions as this is a critical season in our nation. As we know, had Donald Trump not moved his head at the exact second that he did, he would be a dead man. The prophets believe that this is a sign that the headship of our nation will shift. God has not forgotten America, and His plans and purposes will not be changed. He is the one who "changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him." (Daniel 2:21, 22)
 
Exodus, Chapter 3 tells us how Moses had to turn aside on Mt. Horeb to meet with God at the burning bush. Because he did this, Moses received a word from the Lord, assuring him that He had seen the misery of His people in Egypt and that He intended to rescue them. (Verses 7, 8) Could it be that the Lord has seen the plight of America and intends to rescue us from the grip of evil? Let us pray to this end. Let us turn aside to listen to directions from God for our future. Revelation 2:7 tells us, "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
 
A reminder came from ACPE that when Jesus was being arrested at the Mount of Olives, his disciple Peter used his sword to cut off the right ear of the servant of the high priest. The servant's name was Malchus, meaning "king." When Peter did this, because he was offended, he stopped the servant's ability to hear. But Jesus wanted the servant to hear and know Him. He healed and re-created the ear of the servant. (John 18:10, 11, Luke 22:50, 51) Can we look at the injury to Trump's ear, which is being healed, as a sign that God wants him to hear both physically and spiritually? Definitely, it is true that God wants all of us to hear Him. "My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me." (John 10:27)
 
The ACPE reminds us of how the priests in the days of Moses were consecrated. "Slaughter it (a ram), take some of its blood and put it on the lobes of the right ears of Aaron and his sons..." (Exodus 29:20) This ritual was also used to cleanse those who were diseased so that the priests could make atonement for them. (Leviticus 14:14, 17) The ACPE also pointed out that Exodus 21:2-6 explains how a Hebrew servant could declare his desire to stay with his master instead of being set free in the seventh year of service. "Then his master must take him before the judges. He shall take him to the door or the doorpost and pierce his ear with an awl. Then he will be his servant for life."
 
 
We have much to consider and pray about. The most encouraging word is that after a time of chaos and turmoil we will see a shift to righteousness and justice in the spring of 2025. In the meantime, we must pray that the pierced ear represents a pierced heart. Right now, the tongues of all those who want to be leaders of our nation need to be tamed. James tells us that it "...corrupts the whole person..." (James 3:6) We must also pray that a spirit of humility falls on everyone for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." (James 4:6) Peter admonishes, "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time." (1 Peter 5:5, 6) Our prayers need to be not only for ourselves but for the generations to come. Our young people need to be awakened to the truth. The ACPE says we have received a wake-up call to the seriousness of this hour. Let us remember Peter's warning:  "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." (1 Peter 3:12) Awaken, people of God, and let our prayers turn us from evil to righteousness and justice.