Jun 20, 2022 – Prayer Focus
Monday, June 20, 2022 – The 24/7 National Strategic Prayer Call
“A CALL TO THE WALL…ONE NATION UNDER GOD”
1-712-770-4340 Code: 543555 # (Ongoing call…24 hours a day!)
We begin our hour by praising and giving thanks to God!
Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying:
“Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’
Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest!”
Mark 11:9-10
We sing: Hosanna in the Highest
I see the King of Glory, coming on the clouds with fire, the whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes!
I see His love and mercy washing over all our sin, the people sing, the people sing!
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest!
I see a generation rising up to take their place, with selfless faith, with selfless faith!
I see a near revival stirring as we pray and seek. We’re on our knees, we’re on our knees!
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest!
Heal my heart and make it clean. Open up my eyes to the things unseen/
Show me how to love like You have loved me. Break my heart for what breaks Yours!
Everything I am for Your kingdom’s cause, as I walk from earth into eternity.
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
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The key assignment for the 24/7 National Strategic Prayer Call is to intercede hourly
for the safety and security of our duly elected President, Donald John Trump,
and to pray for that which pertains to our nation!
We pray for his protection, for our First Lady, Melania, and their marriage
and for all the members of their family. We cover them all with the Blood of Jesus.
In every situation and decision, let our President be led by the Holy Spirit, so that he learns the truth and acts accordingly, for the good of the nation.
Pray.
For the removal of Joe Biden and restoration of Donald Trump to his rightful office.
Pray.
That as the REDEMPTION of the AMERICAN REPUBLIC takes place, those leaders that God anoints and appoints will take their places in the governments of each state and in our nation’s Capitol!
Pray.
For protection, provision, and peace
for all working to expose the fraud and corruption of the 2020 election!
Pray.
Strategic Focus for Monday
WELCOME THE KING OF GLORY INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
THE BATTLE TO SAVE AMERICA! – Part 41
Standing in the GAP – Part 9
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all.
For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
We are continuing with our current study:
The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates,
A PROPER RESISTANCE TO TYRANNY AND A REPUDIATION OF UNLIMITED OBEDIENCE TO CIVIL GOVERNMENT.
ROOTED IN INTERPOSITION – CHAPTER 2
The doctrine of the lesser magistrates is rooted in the historical, biblical doctrine of interposition. Interposition is that calling of God which causes one to “step into the gap” – willingly placing oneself between the oppressor and his intended victim. Interposition is demonstrated when someone or some group interposes or positions themselves between an oppressor and the intended victim. It can be either verbally or physically. Pray.
The lesser magistrate demonstrates the doctrine of interposition, by placing himself between the tyrant or bad law – and the people.
When Petronius defied Caligula, he was performing an act of interposition as a lesser magistrate on behalf of the Jews. To demonstrate his act of interposition, Petronius actually called the Jews to meet with him at Tiberias. When the Jews arrived, they were horrified to see Petronius’ army – two legions – assembled before them. The Jews stood on one side, while the army stood on the other. Petronius stepped between them. He then informed the Jews that this army was assembled under the authority of Emperor Caligula, who had ordered the army to war against and destroy them if resistance was made to having the image placed in the Temple.
But then-Governor Petronius went on to say: “Yet I do not think it just to have such a regard to my own safety and honor, as to refuse to sacrifice them [his own safety and honor] for your preservation, who are so many in number, and endeavor to preserve the regard that is due to your law; which as it has come down to you from your forefathers, so do you esteem it worthy of your utmost contention to preserve it.”
“Nor, with the supreme assistance and power of God, will I be so hardy as to suffer your temple to fall into contempt by the means of the imperial authority. I will, therefore, send to Caligula, and let him know what your resolutions are, and will assist your suit as far as I am able, that you may not be exposed to suffer on account of the honest designs you have proposed to yourselves; and may God be your assistant, for His authority is beyond all the contrivance and power of men.” Pray.
Governor Petronius illustrated his interposition by standing between the emperor’s soldiers and the Jews. He took a stand between the unjust law and the people. The interposition of the lesser magistrate requires a willingness to risk personal security for the sake of justice. Such risk is paramount to the lesser magistrate doctrine. Pray.
Scripture and history are loaded with acts of interposition.
- In Exodus 1, Pharaoh ordered that all male Hebrew newborns should be killed by the midwives. The midwives refused to do so and even employed deceit to cover their refusal to comply with his order. They interposed on behalf of these helpless babies and stood in defiance of tyranny.
- In 1 Samuel 14, King Saul made a foolish decree during a fierce battle, stating, “Cursed is the man who eats any food until evening before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” His son, Jonathan, had not heard it and ate some honey. Saul was going to have him killed for eating it. But the Scripture says, all the people came to his defense and interposed on his behalf, declaring: “Shall Jonathan die, who has accomplished this great deliverance in Israel? Certainly not! As the Lord lives, not one hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die.” Pray.
In the 4th century, the churchman Ambrose interposed on behalf of righteousness when he blocked the doors of the church to refuse Emperor Theodosius entry. Theodosius had unjustly killed 7,000 people in Thessalonica as reprisal for certain men in the city having killed some Roman officers. Ambrose stood in the doorway of the church and denied the emperor access until he publicly repented and made restitution. Theodosius did repent and made restitution for his actions. Pray.
A recent example of interposition in history is the Romanian revolution of 1989. The revolution actually began in the city of Timisoara where Laszlo Tokes was the pastor of a Reformed church. The Securitate (secret police) came to arrest the pastor, a common occurrence in Ceausescu’s Romania. Many of those arrested were never heard from again. The people of the church learned of their pastor’s impending arrest and gathered to blockade the doors of the church – to interpose – on his behalf and resist his arrest.
The secret police sent to arrest Laszlo Tokes were accustomed to compliance. When the people blocked the doors, they were stunned by these actions, and merely parked their car down the street to wait for the people out.
As word spread, however, more and more people arrived to blockade access to the pastor. Within a few days, more than a thousand people had surrounded the church and would not leave.
News of this spread to other areas and a nationwide revolution broke out. Two weeks later, Ceausescu and his wife were executed. Their two-decade reign of terror was brought to an end. Pray.
In America, an example of interposition took place in the late 1980s and early 1990s when tens of thousands of people were arrested at abortion clinics for blockading the doors – interposing – on behalf of the helpless preborn threatened with a brutal death. When the press questioned the legitimacy of such acts, they were informed by those involved that they were simply practicing the historic Christian doctrine of interposition. Pray.
When it comes to the interposition of the lesser magistrate, he interposes for the people as a whole – placing himself between the unjust laws or decrees of the higher authority and the people. He also acts in defense of the rule of law. Pray.
Daniel did this. When Daniel refused to obey the immoral decree of King Darius not to pray for thirty days, he not only acted as an individual follower of the Lord but also in his capacity as a lesser magistrate. Remember, Daniel was one of three governors directly under Darius. Daniel took an open stand in defiance of this unjust law. The Scripture says that “when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open towards Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God.”
Notice he “knew” of the unjust law; his windows were “open” so all could see his non-compliance with the law; he “knelt down on his knees” so no one could mistake his defiance of the law; and he did it “three times” in one day. For his act of interposition, Daniel was then thrown into the lion’s den – willing to jeopardize his own life on behalf of the people as a whole and to stand in defense of God’s law and righteousness. Fortunately for Daniel, he lived to tell the story, as the rest is well-known history. Pray.
The lesser magistrates act as a buffer for the people – placing themselves between the unjust laws or decrees of the higher authority and the people.
Historical American jurisprudence recognizes that the doctrine of the lesser magistrates is rooted in the doctrine of interposition. Black’s Law Dictionary defines interposition as:
The doctrine that a state, in the exercise of its sovereignty, may reject a mandate of the federal government deemed to be unconstitutional or to exceed the powers delegated to the federal government. The concept is based on the 10th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States reserving to the states’ powers not delegated to the United States. Pray.
Not surprisingly, the US Supreme Court ruled to reject the doctrine of interposition (though the particular case in which they did so was justified, expressly delegated powers should not have been ruled against completely as they were in the case). The higher authority always wants to squelch any and all resistance to its authority. Pray.
America’s Founders, however, understood that acts of interposition were not dependent upon favorable rulings by the higher authority. The founding of our nation was an act of interposition by lesser magistrates, the Declaration of Independence being the pinnacle. The legislatures of the colonies sent delegates to comprise the First and Second Continental Congresses. They represented the colonies. They were magistrates.
The Declaration they wrote cited the offenses and tyranny of the upper-tier of British government – King George and the Parliament. This was especially necessary in light of the fact that the Parliament had no legitimate authority in the colonies because the colonies had been established by charters from the kings of England and were represented by their own legislatures. Pray.
“No taxation without representation” referred to the fact that the colonies, unlike other realms of the British Empire, had no representation in Parliament and wanted none. But like the federal bureaucracies of today, Parliament had gradually assumed one power after another over a period of many decades, usurping authority from colony and King alike (often with the connivance of both – King and Parliament) thus becoming an overarching oppressor of the colonies. Pray.
Patrick Henry, when he gave his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, underscored the tyranny of England’s Parliament, the hardened response of King George, and the need for the Continental Congress to interpose on behalf of the people. Henry stated: “Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insults; our supplications have been disregarded and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne. In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation.”
Patrick Henry and his speech became famous precisely because he was a lesser magistrate in the Virginia legislature, the House of Burgesses. The common people rallied to the revolt of this lesser magistrate when he stood up and spoke. Pray.
Such interposition of the lesser magistrate provides action by duly constituted lawful authority. When individuals see immoral or unjust actions become law and policy in their nation, they desire to see the injustice corrected. The interposition of lesser magistrates provides the strength needed to resist a tyrant and acts as a buffer for the common man, who might be persuaded to resist unlawful encroachments alone and by his own strength. Pray.
We pray:
- Lord, we thank You for those who understand the principle of interposition and who will willingly “stand in the gap”, as Lesser Magistrates, in the Battle to SAVE America! Pray.
- Protect each one who agrees to accept this assignment and grant them favor to properly address this matter in the coming days, so that the people will rally to them!. Pray.
- Let County Commissioners see the truth and begin exposing and rectifying the fraud that took place in each of their election processes! Pray.
- Guard and protect our 24/7 family with the Blood of Jesus, as we engage with and undergird patriots across this land who are “standing in the gap”, in this BATTLE TO SAVE AMERICA! Pray.
- Call our true President, Donald Trump, forth quickly, and guide and prepare him to return to the White House. Pray.
- Protect our Supreme Court Justices and their families. Help them to stand for righteousness and justice, and to remain firm in their decision to return the determination on LIFE to the individual states! Pray.
- Protect the sovereignty of the United States of America and do not let it be compromised in any way! Remove Biden and all those who have betrayed our Constitution and sold us out! Pray.
- Let our homes get in order so that they might be places for Your HABITATION and sanctuaries for others! Pray.
- That we will joyfully release the LOVE of GOD from our hearts over this, our beloved nation. Pray.
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Listen to the song ahead of time, then either sing or pray it!
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HINENI, ADONAI! HERE I AM, LORD!
ENGAGING IN A WARFARE OF LOVE! THE BATTLE OF THE BRIDE!
KADIMA! ONWARD…FORWARD!
“LAYNA!” LIGHT AND TRUTH!
BE STRONG…COURAGEOUS…BRAVE!
UNASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST!
GOD’S CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE!
MARANATHA! COME, LORD JESUS!
BE READY! REVIVAL IS COMING!
ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
ONE NEW MAN!
VICTORY!
STANDING IN THE GAP!
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