It is fitting on Memorial day that we also focus our prayers and attention on why we must continue to battle against tyranny trying to take control of our nation–trying to steal our freedom.
Tyranny is defined as: oppressive, harsh or unjust acts especially in regards to elected officials. America has lived under tyranny under the previous administration. My state, Oklahoma, considered the “reddest of the red” and we have experienced tyranny in many places.
But the good news? We are in a divine season in which tyranny is being exposed and broken off. However, I also see a disturbing issue happening that will prevent the tyranny from being completely iradicated. It is tolerating the tyranny and “Jezebel.”
Rev 2:20 gives us a clear instruction, “Do not tolerate Jezebel.” Who or what is Jezebel? In biblical days she was a real person. An evil queen with an extensive reach of power. She had no qualms about murdering those who didn’t do what she wanted. She was the actual power of the throne as her husband, King Ahab, was weak and gave his authority over to her. He became a puppet for her manipulations and witchcraft. Jezebel was full of pride and felt invincible. We know God hates pride and that is what is behind the spirit of Jezebel still in operation today, a spirit of pride, manipulation/witchcraft.
In biblical accounts, God raised up Jehu. A man who fearlessly obeyed God to remove her. President Trump is a “Jehu.” We have seen when he remains steadfast against the tyranny. But we have also seen when he receives bad advice to “extend an olive branch” and negotiate with tyranny to make an alliance. That has never turned out well for him or us.
While it is important to make political alliances—discernment is essential, because God said, “Do Not Tolerate Jezebel!” When we make alliances with those God is desiring to remove we give the snake power and the ability to remain.
When we tolerate Jezebel or offer an “olive branch” we are making an unholy alliance. It opens us to the deception she operates in and covers the eyes of those who listen to her. She will entice them to “have a private meeting” after which they emerge under her spell. When God says “don’t tolerate,” He means it.
God is making a distinction right now between the righteous and the unrighteous. He did it when Korah, Moses’ cousin, rose up in a rebellious challenge against Moses. God gave the people a choice for those with Korah to stand with him—funny how the people scattered at that moment and stepped back over with Moses.
When God tapped Jehu on the shoulder to remove Jezebel. He didn’t hesitate. As he rode toward the palace, two riders were sent out to meet him and ask his intentions. “Is it peace?” they asked. Another way to phrase it, “Are you coming so we can have unity?”
We can’t unify with Jezebel. Our nation will never return to God as long as “Jezebel”—that spirit of manipulation and witchcraft—are allowed to remain. It must be removed completely. If you have aligned thinking we need “unity” at this time, or don’t yet have the courage to do anything but live along side Jezebel and tolerate the manipulations…you will remain under that control.
We have watched unethical behavior, lying, cheating, and manipulation by leaders in our nation. As it is getting exposed and removed, we don’t allow it to stay. Instead we need to remain standfast in prayer to pull that stronghold down. Only then can will we personally be free, and as a nation be free, of the witchcraft and tyranny.
Father, we worship You and ask for Your forgiveness for any place in which we have tolerated “Jezebel” in our lives, our family, our city, state or nation. We make the commitment and declaration that we will not continue on that path. Just as Jehu understood and was assigned the mission to remove that influence in his day, so we do the same in the spiritual realm today.
We bind the spirit of pride and manipulation that has woven its witchcraft and deception into the minds and hearts of our nation, elected leaders, pastors, etc. We declare its influence bound and cast it out. We declare all mind-bending spirits broken off and will no longer tolerate their activity or hold over us in the areas in which we live, or in any of the branches of our government (executive, legislative and judicial) and we take authority over it in our state and city. It is for this time in which we are called to be a watchman, and we do so now declaring that the season of exposure of these manipulations will continue and be removed.
We pray over our leaders that they will be strong in the Lord and the power of Your might. Give them the courage to remain steadfast in this season of removing “Jezebel” and manipulation against our Constitutional freedoms and restoration of our nation. We pray for those who believe for unity at all cost. Open their eyes to recognize that light doesn’t make an alliance with darkness. (Remember Jehoshaphat did that during his day and it cost him dearly both times!)
For those who are under the influence of Jezebel—and have given up their influence to that spirit we pray that they could be free and come out from under that deception and hold. We declare regarding the “Jezebel’s” fighting to remain in some position of power after they have been removed or discovered, that like Jezebel in days of old, they would be “thrown down” from their position of power and permanently removed. (Note: NOT a physical call to violence.)
Strengthen our leaders and the American people to have courage and recognize quickly when lies and manipulation are being enacted to re-establish its control. Where we have sacrificed obedience for “unity,” we repent. Give us strength, discernment and courage to break free of that influence and remove it completely. Give us the courage to say “NO” to those who have been operating in that spirit in order to remain in control where You have been removing them. May we recognize it and refuse to align with it. And we pray they would be set free for those willing to recognize it and submit to Your authority. We declare we will not tolerate Jezebel!
Rev 2:20, Eph 6:10