by Lee Y. Martin, Ph.D.,©2004
by Lee Y. Martin, Ph.D.,©2004
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Because the dream-vision Jeannette received speaks favorably for President Bush’s reelection to the highest office of the land in the United States of America, it is necessary to preface the vision with this statement. Jeannette and I do not engage in partisan politics. We have consecrated ourselves to speaking whatever our Lord gives us as messages to His church no matter what groups are addressed in the communiqués. We have chosen not to name names unless of course the vision speaks to a head of state which person is known or the head of a religious persuasion such as the Pope. We are only messenger people, and when it comes to speaking for God, it is not the messenger that counts but the message. In this vision of The Party, the reader could misconstrue the vision and its interpretation as our desire that people support George Bush for the Presidency. If we were engaging in that sort of political activity, we would have started long before the election to put out the word to vote for him. This message was received only four days before the election and it was not released until afterward because it addresses what God’s will is now that the election is over – prayer for the President. Many websites are dedicated to getting out candidates’ voting records and positional stances. As you can see by our website, we have not written position papers supporting any person in particular for any governmental office. Yet, we are radically biased when it comes to our faith persuasion because salvation is at issue and it involves the eternal fate of the souls of men and women. Since Jesus said that no man comes unto the Father but through Him, we cannot speak otherwise [Acts 4:12; John 14:6]. The Bible teaches that God will judge the world in righteousness at His set time. That is a given. Everything on our website is a Word from the Lord that judgment of the world will come sooner if changes are not made. As human beings created with free wills, we can merely delay judgement such as happened with Nineveh when Jonah preached to that city and it repented. Judgment was delayed approximately 150 years in Nineveh’s case. Other Scriptural examples could be given. We have purposely waited until after an election before publishing an account of a prophetic visitation if it so relates to an election. This is so that the reader would not think we are promoting one candidate over another. Nevertheless, God does engage in partisan politics and is the ultimate final arbiter of who rules over men.
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| There are no permissive tenses in English such as in Hebrew, and this tense was usually translated in the King James Version as a causative tense in English. It, therefore, does not mean that God sets up base or evil men to rule, but rather that He permits them to rule as a result of people’s choices. When people choose wisely, they will elect honorable, moral persons to govern them. Otherwise, they will have what they choose – a corrupt heathenistic society that inevitably ends in destruction. However, God is the overall ruler and will answer men’s cries for mercy and deliverance from corruption whenever people pray for Him to become involved in their lives. |
The prophetic Words that White Stones Ministries receives from God are primarily words of warning to the church about what will happen if changes are not made forthwith. A vision or dream prophesies what will actually happen only if it has been stated in the Word of God, which does not change and will inevitably come to pass. Even in cases such as these, it is recognized that the prophecy we dispatch is a warning that the Biblical prophesied judgment is about to be enforced and can be annulled by God who can issue a reprieve. We so stated this in the USA Prophecy. In the USA Prophecy that was issued after the 2000 election, you will find it noted that the Word of God does not hold a son or daughter responsible for their parents’ mistakes. An offspring is judged on his own choices. See the prophecy for an explanation of this in the case of George Bush Sr. and his sons. Hence, President Bush is now being held accountable himself for every decision he makes while in office [Jeremiah 17:10]. It is a awesome thing to be responsible for the fate of a nation. Since it is possible that reigning rulers can mess up and make wrong decisions such as Solomon did, it is incumbent upon God’s people to uphold him in prayer so that he does not fall into error. This vision came from the throne room of heaven as a mandate for God’s people to pray without ceasing [1 Thessalonians 5:17] for our President because the times are critical, and we must redeem the time for the days are evil [Ephesians 5:16]. This ought to be the policy of every Christian regardless of who sits in the White House as per Paul’s admonition.
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The reason for praying for governmental leaders and all in office is stated in verse two above, …that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. No matter who is in office, God commands us to pray for them. Had President Bush’s opponent been elected, God would never have issued the vision in this manner, but since God knows all things, He sent this message in advance of the election as testimony to us His approval of this man who won the election. Has President Bush made
errors in judgment? Yes, he has and probably will in the future because
no politician can win an election nor keep the peace if he does not compromise
on some issues. Will he be held accountable for those choices? Yes, he
will – but so will you and I be held accountable for all our errors
in judgment. We must look at the overall picture, try to discern things
as God sees them, and then act in MERCY as we want God to act toward us.
The language of the above passage implies that some people would become careless and unwatchful. Without watchfulness, it is easy to fall into the same trap that got this world into the sinful vortex impelling us to judgment. Forgetting to pray for our leaders and neglecting to stay close to God’s Word through Bible study is the pattern for God’s disfavor. Without His favor, we are without power to overcome the forces of evil. Therefore, we must heed the mandate given to us in this vision to pray for our President to make wise decisions as our head. The warning is ever present that our Lord Jesus gave in the above passage of Scripture that if we do not, we will be taken by surprise and our country will be broken up by our adversary the devil. Keep in mind as you read that this vision is a mandate from God not to be careless, but prayerfully watching for our country.
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