The Role of Prophets in the Healing of the Nations 2

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

A prophet must prophesy; for any prophet to be used of God in bringing healing to the nation/s, the prophet must prophesy. The prophecy is what moves people, the nations to repentance if they are already prepared for repentance; or moves the people of God in the nations to fervent intercession for repentance in the land so that ultimately, there is forgiveness of sins and restoration.

Daniel interceded for Israel after studying the prophecy concerning restoration for Israel in the book of Jeremiah. Please see Daniel Chapter 9. Not quite long, the Israelites left Babylonian captivity and Jerusalem was rebuilt.

The Prophet Ezekiel was used by God to bring healing to the despondent people of Israel through the prophecy he gave in Ezekiel Chapter 37 verses 1 to 14. A people who had confessed that their bones were dry and their hope was lost stood on their feet as an exceedingly great army after they received the word of God prophesied by Ezekiel into their lives.

The prophecy can also be to energize and mobilize the people of God to action against their oppressors as in the case of Barak and the army of Israel when God used Deborah to prophesy to Barak. Barak responded positively to the prophecy by Deborah, mobilized the army of Israel and defeated General Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army. The nation of Israel was free and healed of the military oppression by Jabin, King of Cannan through Sisera. Please see Judges Chapters 4 and 5.

Healing also came to the nation of Israel as Prophets Zechariah and Haggai prophesied to the returnee exiles to complete the rebuilding of the temple that was abandoned on account of the fierce opposition from the people who hated Jerusalem. The people of Israel were experiencing lack, miserable harvests and nothing to really show for so much labor. But as they responded positively to the prophecies of Zechariah and Haggai; the recommenced work and completed the temple, God blessed them and the works of their hands immensely. Please see Ezra Chapter 5 verses 1 to 2, 6 verse 14; Haggai Chapters 1 and 2 and Zechariah Chapter 8 verses 9 to 15.

The Role of Prophets in the Healing of the Nations 1

Written by Uyoyou Christiana  Charles-Iyoha

A prophet is someone raised by God usually from among His people to speak His mind, His words which He gives to the prophet to His people. A prophet then is God’s spokesperson for the people of

God. No one takes this honor for himself as prophets and prophetesses are usually ordained into the ministry office of the prophet by God – Jeremiah Chapter 1 verse 5, 1^st Kings Chapter 19 verses 16, 19 to 21, Amos Chapter 7 verses 12 to 17, Haggai Chapter 1 verses 12 to 13, Zechariah Chapter 1 verse 17, Amos Chapter 3 verse 7, Deuteronomy Chapter 18 verses 10 to 22.  Prophets proclaim the mind of God through the written word in the Bible which the Holy Spirit sheds light on and then God who says that His word must accomplish whatever the Word is sent to accomplish acts on that word to produce the desired results. This is what prophecy and functioning in the ministry office of the prophet is.

A Prophet is a vessel used by God to provide solutions to personal, family, local, national and global challenges depending on where God assigns him or her to. Elijah solved the national challenge of idolatry and famine by giving the people direction to turn to God and be saved. Elisha solved ministry challenges for the prophets when he retrieved the lost ax in 2^nd Kings Chapter 6 verses 1 to 7.  Who is a prophet? Acts Chapter 15 verses 32. God works in partnership with His servants the prophets. Prophets are the servants of God that He reveals His secrets to before doing anything. Amos Chapter 3 verse 7, Genesis Chapter 18 verses 17 to 33, Acts Chapter 11 verses 27 to 30.

God is the one who raises prophets - people do not wake up to declare themselves prophets. They have to be ordained by God - Deuteronomy Chapter 18 verses 15 to 18, Jeremiah Chapter 1 verse 5. Prophets speak by the Spirit of God the words which God puts in their hearts and mouths. Deuteronomy Chapter 18 verse 18, Jeremiah Chapter 1 verse 9. Prophets are to say exactly what God wants them to say - Deuteronomy Chapter 18 verse 18, Jeremiah Chapter 1 verse 7.

The Place of Genuine Repentance in the Healing of the Nations

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

One of the weapons of warfare is repentance.

All sin is meant to be acknowledged and repented of as stated in 1^st John Chapter 1 verses 8 to 10, 2^nd Chronicles Chapter 7 verses 13 to 14, Joel Chapter 2 verses 12 to 32, Jonah Chapter 3, 1^st Kings Chapter 18; and then God Who is compassionate and rich in mercy forgives. Unfortunately, not everyone acknowledges, confesses and repents of sin. There are people and nations who always excuse their sins and blame their utterances and actions on the utterances and actions of other people. Rather than admit their wrong doing to God and repent, they blame other people. God is never pleased with such people as what pleases God is a contrite and broken spirit.

True healing for the nations and individuals and people start when they genuinely turn away from their evil ways to God in repentance, thus re-establishing fellowship with God, and the presence of God in their lives.

A number of Biblical cases attest to this. Adam and Eve excused their disobedience to God, the first sin that got humans into trouble away. They both played the game – Adam blamed his wife and his wife blamed the serpent. Please see Genesis Chapter 3. Their son Cain did not blame anyone though; but he did not admit to wrong doing. Rather, he said that his punishment was too much for him. Please see Genesis Chapter 4 verses 1 to 16.

King Saul of Israel also played the blame game not once but twice. He blamed the people for his actions – first he offered burnt offerings to God – what he was not qualified to do (1^st Samuel Chapter 13 verses 1 to 14). Secondly, he spared Agag, the King of Amalek, the best of the sheep, the oxen, the fatlings, the lamb, and all that was good. In point of fact, the Bible records that Saul and his men were unwilling to utterly destroy them as commanded by God. Please see 1^st Samuel Chapter 15. And when confronted with his sin, he said the spared goods were to offer a sacrifice to God. Significantly, he eventually acknowledged his sin but only after Samuel told him that God had rejected him from being king. It is also instructive that he did not repent but wanted Samuel’s company around him just to gain honor despite being told that he had lost the throne. Saul was more interested in the honor and applause of men more than the grace and mercy of God. Eventually like every other unrepentant sinner, he lost the presence of God and fellowship with God (Genesis Chapters 3 verses 22 to 24, 4 verse 16, 1^st Samuel Chapter 16 verses 14 to 23, 18 verses 10 to 12) ; key requirements to healing the nations. In his quest to hear from God, he turned to divination and eventually died in battle. Please see 1^st Chronicles Chapter 10 verses 1 to 14.

David sinned severally against the Lord and each time the prophet of God accosted David with his sin, he acknowledged the sin and repented of the sin. Two examples will suffice. David numbered the men of Israel and incurred the wrath of God against the nation (1^st Chronicles Chapter 21). David immediately repented when accosted and begged God to allow the judgment fall on him and his family. Additionally he quickly offered the required sacrifices to God and judgment that had begun against the land was stayed. The other example was his sinful liaison with Bathsheba and the consequent murder of Uriah and acquisition of Bathsheba as wife (2^nd Samuel Chapters 11 and 12). When Nathan the prophet confronted David with his son, David acknowledged his sin and humbled himself in genuine repentance before God.

Manasseh sinned greatly against the Lord yet when he repented, God forgave him and stayed judgment (2^nd Chronicles Chapter 33, note verses 10 to 16).

King Rehoboam of Judah and his people repented of their sins against God and they were spared the destruction planned against them by the King of Egypt. Please see 2^nd Chronicles Chapter 12.

Whenever individuals, families, Churches, communities and organizations as well as nations genuinely repent of their sins before God and turn away from such sins, God forgives and brings healings in diverse areas.

Genuine repentance by the people and the leadership of the people helps to turn the wrath, judgment and condemnation of God from the people and the land as well as seal up every access and legal ground that the enemy had to afflict the people because of sin and God’s anger. Repentance and acknowledgment of sin is therefore a critical first step to healing the nations as it is one of the weapons of spiritual warfare. In every Holy Spirit backed intercession for peoples, nations, and the land, the intercessors commenced intercession by acknowledging their sin/s as a nation, repenting of such sins and asking for God’s mercy and forgiveness.

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Safe Cities Initiative 1

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

Prevailing By The Spirit - Prayer Alert - Vol. 2 No 3, 2016

And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make [you] afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. Leviticus Chapter 26 verse 6 KJV.

Safe cities are products of spiritually, mentally and physically clean cities, peoples and nations whose mental thought processes  are productively engaged in cleanliness and safety not only for themselves and their loved ones but for humanity generally. Such peoples, cities and nations are primarily concerned that the will of God predominates in the life of every one and therefore pray accordingly for the mercy and grace of God upon the peoples of the cities and nations.

Clean cities, peoples and nations are people who are wholly dedicated to God; their mental thought processes are productively engaged in cleanliness and safety that births safe cities.  They are forever thinking of and activating peace, righteous living, abundance and general well being in the land. They project the goodness of God for the land and because what a person or people project is what gravitates to them, safe cities, peoples and nations gravitate to them.

Beloved, I plead with you to join your faith with the millions of people who are crying for the will of God on earth so that communities, cities and nations will be safe havens of abode for everyone.  There is absolutely nothing that God cannot do. He can make every city safe again to the glory of His name in Jesus mighty name. God bless you as you pray some of these prayer points. Thank you and God bless you.