July 3, 2025

We Have Answered the Call

As we celebrate our nation’s birthday tomorrow (July 4), it is good to be reminded that God created America for His purposes. It is clear that the motivation of the early settlers included the furthering of the gospel of Jesus Christ. John Winthrop, an English lawyer and leading figure in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, led the first large wave of colonists from England in 1630, and served as governor for twelve of the colony’s first 20 years. On the voyage to America aboard the Arbella, Winthrop composed a lay sermon, “A Model of Christian Charity,” in which he pictured the Massachusetts colonists in covenant with God and each other, divinely ordained to build “a City upon a Hill” in New England. He took this phrase from Christ’s message in Matthew 5:14.(1)

“On May 19, 1643, Winthrop organized the New England Confederation among the Colonists of New Plymouth, New Haven, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. They covenanted together under the Constitution of the New England Confederation. Here is a portion of the covenant:

‘Whereas we all came to these parts of America with the same end and aim, namely to advance the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to enjoy the liberties of the Gospel thereof with purities and peace, and for preserving and propagating the truth and liberties of the gospel.’”(2)

Just over 130 years later, following the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a committee was appointed to draft a seal for the newly formed United States, which would express the spirit of the new nation. Thomas Jefferson, who penned the Declaration, suggested that it be “the children of Israel in the wilderness, led by a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.”(3) 

Wouldn’t that have given today’s secularists indigestion?! Facts such as these torment the progressives and revisionists on the left, who want to distort America’s heritage and destiny. But the facts clearly reveal that our Founders knew the birth of America was orchestrated by God – not just for their benefit, but for His as well. Satan certainly knows this, which is why he motivates individuals to try to transform us into a godless, secularist nation. They were making great progress in their diabolical plans until true patriots and the Ekklesia began to awaken.

The word “patriot” originates from the Greek word for father, pater. True patriots, as I have said in the past, are those who respect and embrace the ideals and vision of the fathers. Those who refuse to do so are not true patriots. 

Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, which inspired the colonists during the early days of our War of Independence, made this profound statement: “The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.”(4) Though he was speaking of natural liberty, not the preaching of the gospel, his words were nevertheless true in the spiritual sense, as well. Paine was far more prophetic than he knew. The cause of America is the cause of all mankind because it is the cause of Christ and His redeeming gospel. Yes, we Americans have defiled God’s plan at times throughout our history, polluting it with selfish ambition and greed. That, however, does not change His plan. It simply means we must be revived in heart and mind, reconstituted in purpose, and restored to this destiny. And this is occurring.

The praying church is rising to the occasion in this season, just as Esther, Deborah, David, Joshua, Caleb, Nehemiah, Haggai, and many others did in Israel’s history. They served God’s purpose in their generation (Acts 13:36). It is our turn. And we will do so, as did our Founders, the spiritual warriors of the First and Second Great Awakenings, Lincoln and his generation, and the selfless heroes of two World Wars.

We have answered the call, and now we will persevere. Because we are partnering with the Supreme Owner and Ruler of the Earth, we will not fail. America shall be saved because this is God’s will, and He has found a willing people through whom to work. The harvest of the ages will be reaped because the Father promised it to His Son, and His Son has raised up a church over which the gates of hell cannot prevail. This is all guaranteed through the victory of the Cross, the covenant established through the shedding of Christ’s blood, and His overseeing of it (Hebrews 7:22). We, the church, are now spiritual enforcers of this victory, and we will do so.

We will not be intimidated by any shaking, nor any uprising of demonic forces here and around the world. We can endure the present course correction because we, like Christ, are looking at the joy set before us (Hebrews 12:2). We will not be intimidated by unprincipled and corrupt politicians, judges, dictators, or armies. We are more than conquerors and know that we cannot be separated from the love of Christ (Romans 8:37-39). We do not fear any evil, including death (Psalm 23:4).

I am reminded often in this season of another Common Sense statement from Paine. He began the writing with this:

“These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value.”(5)

Yes, these are trying times, but we are not “summer soldiers” or “sunshine patriots,” as Paine referenced those who shrink from duty in times of crisis. We are sons and daughters of the Most High God, constrained by His heart and committed to His cause. America plays a significant role in this cause; therefore, just as our Founders, we are committed to her destiny and have pledged everything to the cause. We have knelt with Hunt at Cape Henry’s cross, embracing the covenant he declared and committing our lives to its fulfillment. In our hearts, we have signed the Declaration, and pledged our allegiance.

Fly the flag tomorrow. Make no apologies for your patriotism; keep it rooted in the cause of Christ. Grab the baton of the Founding Fathers and press on. Make no apologies for passionate prayer regarding America’s restoration. It is a divine cause that motivates us, not selfish desires. Continue to pray fervently and faithfully. Everyday! Align with those who do; ignore the naysayers.

Pray for leaders who are laboring to see America recover. Pray for those in Congress who fight corruption and war for truth. Pray that all evil is exposed. Pray for President Trump - NEVER have I seen such hatred and evil attacks against an American leader. These attacks are demonically inspired due to his determination to end the control of globalists, leftists, and corrupt politicians. Pray for the continued exposure of corruption in our government, including our judicial system. 

And continue praying for a GREAT spiritual awakening - in the church and among the unsaved! And DO NOT fear any shaking. We are anchored!!!

Pray with me:

Father, we thank You for America. We are jealous for Your Kingdom purposes here and around the world - we’re all in. Make this nation the trumpet You intended her to be, blasting the Jubilee message of the Cross to all the world. Change all that is needed to fully restore this destiny, then take it to the next level. Awaken and reform.

We pray for President Trump. Keep him strong. Encourage him. Do not let evil wear him down. We pray for our leaders in Congress as they legislate, and also in their efforts to investigate and uncover corruption. Lead them, give them wisdom, and protect them, their families, and staff. Give them boldness and tenacity, meekness and humility. May they have the anointing of Jeremiah to “root out, pull down, destroy, throw down, build and plant” (Jeremiah 1:10). 

And we continue to pray for a spiritual harvest of millions in the Middle East. We ask You to continue the process of dethroning “the prince of Persia” (Daniel 10) and all of his allies, ending violence, destruction, and spiritual blindless. Turn the tables on them, ending their terror. End the plans of other evil leaders around the world to steal, kill, destroy, rule unrighteously, and hinder Your great harvest. Show Yourself strong against them!

We stand for these things, asking and believing for them in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Our decree:

We decree that God is delivering us from evil and that His Kingdom will advance!

Click on the link below to watch the full video.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Winthrop 

2. Leo Godzich, Faith of Our Fathers (Phoenix, AZ: NAME Publishers), p. 33.

3. William J. Federer, America’s God and Country (Coppell, TX: FAME Publishing, Inc.) p. 322.

4. https://oll.libertyfund.org/page/1776-paine-common-sense-pamphlet 

5. https://www.ushistory.org/paine/crisis/c-01.htm