A Call to Corporate Prayer for USA Elections

Speak Lord, But is it Really You?

Of all experiences that exhilarate people, chief among them is when God speaks directly to the human soul. One inspired word to a thirsty, hungry traveler can refresh and sustain more than a thousand meals. It was Elijah who heard God’s instruction to “rise and eat” that received nourishment to navigate 285 miles for the following forty days

PARDON ME!

In Psalm 32, David proclaims the blessedness of the one whose sins are forgiven. And he does this in a unique way. He uses three expressions for sin and then employs three expressions of God’s pardon for sin. Here’s what I mean: David called one category of sins transgressions, which indicates “rebellion against God”; another he simply called sin, which describes “knowingly missing the mark”; and the third category he called iniquity, which speaks of a “vile perversion.” Those terms cover the entire gamut of our sinfulness—major and minor. But then after showing us three categories of sin he uses three expressions to show how God pardons our sins:

GOD RAISES DEAD DREAMS

Scripture uses death to identify man’s greatest enemy and there’s nothing man fears more. When a person expires, losing all vital signs, doctors, medicine, and science stand powerless in its presence. Only God can resurrect. But this sermon doesn’t deal with the physical cessation of life, it deals with death of a different nature. The death of God’s divinely inspired promises and visions. I’m persuaded that many Christians are in the gestation stage of a specific promise God has given them. Perhaps years ago He planted a dream and you’re still awaiting its fruition. Maybe even hope has begged you to admit that promise is dead. But the God that resurrected Christ from the dead can resurrect your promise.

WHAT NEVER HAPPENED ON THE DAY OF ATONEMENT

Let’s journey back several thousand years to Jerusalem during Passover week. This was the holiest of the seven Hebrew festivals that attracted thousands of worshipers. Some traveled hundreds of miles to attend this celebration in the religious capital of the world—Jerusalem. What a sight it must have been! For seven days the Priests appeared in their royal apparel, led the people in worship, offered sacrifices, and blew shofars (2 Chronicles 30:21). Everything was leading to the Day of Atonement when the High Priest would present the blood of a Passover lamb for the people’s sins. Not only was Jerusalem sightly its aroma was pungent.

Robert D Pace

You know the turmoil that has imbibed our country—a worldwide pandemic, anarchy in the streets, and political differences colliding. It’s all occurring as a prelude to our national elections November 3rd. With the future of America at stake, many people feel isolated and helpless. They sense America is off-course but there is simply nothing they can do. However, that is not the case! If you are a Christian, you possess an advantage that is unavailable to godless people. This advantage transcends all the rioting and rhetoric that the crazed masses can muster. It is the power of corporate, united praying.

As a person of intercession, I have come to value the one-to-one fellowship with God in the Prayer Closet. While Christians cannot ignore their solitude with God, there is also a divine mandate for us to unite in numbers. This is so we can function as an irrepressible, supernatural force. The results can be so effective that they can repel evil agendas, direct the future of a nation, and usher in seasons of grace. This is because persuasion with God is exponentially multiplied when Christians operate together in numbers. If you are familiar with the Bible, you know the outcome of the Corporate Prayer Meeting in Acts 4. God responded by shaking the premises as a sign that he had heard their petitioning. And a heavenly shaking loose of God’s goodness is what America needs today!

During the days preceding November 3, churches, denominations, and ministries have been and are sponsoring corporate prayer gatherings. What does all this mean to you? It offers you the opportunity to join with others and become a difference-maker in this Election. Modern technology has enabled Christians to corporately connect and advance God’s purposes in the earth. This is why I’m encouraging you to attend a prayer rally near you or participate with one or more online. Maybe this is new thinking to you; you’ve never done it; but please don’t underestimate the value of such action. Group praying multiplies power with God!

Each political party has platformed its beliefs. Each has officially published its agenda. Your choice between good and evil has never been clearer to identify. But while your vote counts as one at the ballot booth, your persuasion with God to influence many occurs when you unite with others in corporate prayer.

Despite how the forces of evil have crowded in on this nation they do not have the church muzzled and disarmed. The destructive intentions of wrong-leaning politics can be withstood. There is strength in numbers … and God’s willingness to intervene is promised! Opportunities will be afforded until election day. I hope you will join with a corporate prayer group soon.

Sincerely,

Robert D Pace