September 11, 2026

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A New “Day of Infamy”

Twenty-five years ago today, 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists conducted a series of attacks on America in what remains the deadliest single terrorist incident in world history. Using hijacked planes, they flew them into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City at 8:46 a.m., the South Tower at 9:03 a.m, and the Western facade of the Pentagon at 9:37 a.m. A fourth plane crashed into an open field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at 10:03 a.m., after brave passengers fought back against the hijackers to regain control of the plane, preventing it from striking its intended target in Washington, D.C. (believed to be the U.S. Capitol or White House). Both 110-story Twin Towers collapsed within less than two hours of impact, causing massive destruction across the World Trade Center complex and taking thousands of lives.

In total, the attacks by the radical Islamist terrorists claimed 2977 innocent lives that Tuesday morning. What many Americans do not know is that more people have now died from illnesses related to 9/11 than died during the attacks. An estimated 8,200 people have died from 9/11 related illnesses, primarily cancers and respiratory or digestive conditions. While 343 firefighters were killed on 9/11, over 360 additional firefighters have since died from toxic exposures incurred that day.

An estimated 410,000 first responders, cleanup crews, residents, and office workers were exposed to over 400 tons of pulverized dust, asbestos, heavy metals, glass, and jet fuel combustion products. Official death tolls continue to rise each year as illnesses progress. The attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, a day President Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to as “a day that will live in infamy,” met its match on September 11, 2001. The world changed forever that day.

I remember it well, as do many Americans. It seemed surreal as we watched it unfold on our TVs., like watching a horror movie made in hell. A dust cloud descended over New York, and a cloud of shock and depression settled over our entire nation. Confusion, gloom, anger, and despair spread from coast to coast, followed by a deep resolve to see justice come to those responsible.

I was scheduled to fly to Boise, Idaho, that upcoming weekend for a conference, but all air travel was immediately halted, and it seemed unlikely I’d make it. Planes resumed flying on Friday, though, and I made it to Boise that afternoon. I didn’t really want to be there. Like everyone else, I was in mourning and had no idea what to say. It seemed as though the only appropriate message would be that of a funeral.

I wasn’t the only person not yet ready to travel. The large plane was empty, except for the crew and two or three of us passengers. Very few words were spoken; no one knew what to say. My conversation on the plane was with the Lord and revolved around what I would say in my message later that evening. An it’s-gonna-be-okay pep talk would not only have been fruitless, but completely inappropriate; a general teaching would’ve been crushed by the weight of oppression I knew would be in the room; and I certainly had no prophetic word regarding the future. My prayer was very simple: “Lord, please help me. I have no idea what to say to these people tonight. I am as confused, angry, and distraught as any of them.”

To my surprise, the building was full. I suppose I should not have been - everyone was looking for answers. I began my message still wondering what to say, and I have absolutely no recollection of how I began or what I was saying. Nor does it matter, because very shortly into the message, Holy Spirit took over.

In an open vision, I saw the hand of God writing in large neon letters on the back wall of the church, which, of course, I was facing. He wrote: “Acts 3:19.”

I knew what this verse said: “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, and the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” Startled, I remember thinking: Holy Spirit obviously wants me to go to this passage. (I know - that was very discerning!) So, I will finish this thought - whatever it was! - and then refer to this verse.

The writing on the wall began flashing on and off. Interpretation: I don’t want you to finish your thought. Go there now!

I stopped what I was saying, told them what I was seeing, and quoted the verse. I commented on the Greek word for refreshing, which literally means “the blowing of breath or wind, again.” It is speaking of the wind or breath of Holy Spirit being released, just as occurred on the day of Pentecost. After saying this, I went into another vision that lasted several minutes and was very detailed. I saw fires of revival sweeping through America’s campuses. The revival I saw was intense, producing thousands, if not millions, of salvations, miracles, and deliverances among the students. It was student-led, uncontrolled, and unstoppable. It was messy… and it was glorious.

I narrated the vision as I saw these things happening; the people simply listened, spellbound by what Holy Spirit was saying. The message was clear: America would experience further repentance, but at some point, God would begin releasing His breath, pouring out His Spirit in our nation, beginning with the young people. Many high school and college students in the room ran to the altar and began crying out to God for this revival. The grief of 9/11 was not erased, but we left the service with hope.

As you listen to speeches today and remember the losses of that horrible day, remember also that the evil actions were not the final word. The revival I saw that day has begun. I thought of this as I watched the entire Ohio State football team kneel in prayer on the field before last Saturday’s opening game. Over the past couple of years, thousands of students on college campuses have come to Christ and been baptized, publicly declaring their faith. This is only the beginning. America shall be saved… and it is beginning with our young ones.

Pray with me:

Father, as we remember today those who fell on 9/11/2001, we pray for the families that still grieve and the individuals who still suffer physically. Heal the painful memories and help those with diseases overcome them. Bring healing to spirits, souls, and bodies. And we thank You that the revival You announced that week has begun! Increase its momentum, we pray. Release the wind!

Prayer Regarding Iran

Lord, we know evil will continue to exist on earth until Yeshua returns and eradicates it once and for all. Until then, wicked rulers sometimes become so evil and demonized that they have no regard for life, even that of their own people. Their lust for dominance and power becomes all-consuming. Such is the case in Iran. The radical Islamist regime is happy to sacrifice millions of Iranians in order to stay in power, dragging out the conflict as long as necessary in order to remain in power.

But we are not looking to physical weapons alone to end their rule. We stand in faith, asking for and believing that supernatural power is being released to end their reign of terror. We decree that the evil government will fall, millions more Iranians will be saved, a beachhead for the gospel will exist there, and millions of Middle Easterners will come to Christ.

The Midterms

We also pray that You confound the experts in the coming midterms; do not allow this war and the temporarily high gas prices to generate victory for the godless left. Rise up and scatter Your enemies. Awaken Americans to the bigger picture; remind them that the long term consequences of these elections far outweigh any temporary inconvenience. Give us supernatural help to keep Congress in the hands of those who honor You and are transforming America for the better. We ask all of these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.