Dutch Sheets, leader of the New Apostolic Reformation’s ever-growing cadre of self-proclaimed modern-day apostles, recently said that God has called upon him and other right-wing Christians to channel their activism towards taking control of the American government in 2015.
“The Lord has confirmed to me that the door to the governmental arena — and to Washington DC, specifically — is again wide open,” Sheets wrote recently in a column posted on his website. “This invitation to cross the threshold back into the sphere of governmental intercession has not only been extended to me, but to the entire body of Christ.”
According to Sheets, everyone must comply with God’s calling by not only voting and serving in government posts but also praying diligently. Additionally, he said the separation of church and state is an unbiblical concept, describing its advocates as following a satanically inspired dogma.
“We should attempt to function in this calling through prayer, by voting, and also by serving in governmental positions. I frequently hear statements from the media, political leaders, educators, and others saying that religious beliefs should be kept ‘private’ or that ‘they have no place in the public arena,’ and especially that they have no place in government. Nothing could be more unbiblical! The purpose behind this satanically-inspired dogma is to keep the church from being the church—the ekklesia. The Bible brims with examples of God influencing government through individuals that were knowingly representing Him and His will,” he wrote.
Sheets then went on to say people in America have been placing their hope for change in an incorrect interpretation of God’s sovereignty. He pointed to the recent midterm elections, saying its results prove that Americans are now ready for change.
“We cannot place all hope for change in a wrong interpretation of God’s sovereignty—a belief that when God wants and chooses to, He will change a particular problem or situation to be in accordance with His will, with or without our involvement. We must realize that we are God’s governing force on the earth, which have been given keys of authority from Him to legislate from the spiritual realm. With those keys, we are to close spiritual doors through which evil and destruction might otherwise enter… The outcome of our mid-term election causes hope to arise, affirming that people are ready for change. Americans are being awakened and made ready to press through complacency taking strides toward real change. For such a time as this, God has prepared and positioned Kingdom ambassadors to wield His influence and shape our national destiny. The Lord has called Dutch Sheets Ministries, and other similar ministries, to partner with Him by making bold governmental decrees, strongly supporting Godly leaders, strengthening the church, and releasing divine strategy for re-igniting a prayer movement that will shift our nation toward righteousness. I believe these strides toward Kingdom governance will birth revival in America,” wrote Sheets.
According to Sheets, 2015 is the year in which God will release the keys of heaven’s governmental authority to members of the New Apostolic Reformation and they must honour him by complying with his apparent wishes.
“As you lay hold of them, your intercession and obedience will release you into a partnership with God, resulting in even broader realms of influence. God is not finished with America, and He needs each one of us to help shift this nation! He is calling forth Kingdom warriors who will effectively wield the Isaiah 22:22 weapon, such that His throne of righteousness and justice is reestablished within our land,” he concluded.
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