The feast of Purim just concluded (March 13-14) which means we are one month from Passover and the celebration of redemption.
Purim appears in the book of Esther when the Jewish people were facing annihilation. You are probably familiar with that biblical account where the king’s right hand man– Haman— was insane with the determination to destroy a man (Mordecai) for not bowing to him. In his insane rage, he determined killing Mordecai wasn’t enough. He would destroy all the Jewish people. That kind of insane demonic rage is working among us now.
Haman went to the king to write an edict to allow the slaughter of the Jewish people on a specific day. Queen Esther called for a three day fast before she went before the king to ask for the life of her people. The three-day fast represents the death and resurrection of the Jewish people. The result of their corporate fasting and prayer was a miraculous God intervention. In one day, not only was the edict reversed, but the Jews arch enemy, Haman, was the one destroyed. He went from the place of high honor as the king’s second in command, to being hung on the gallows he had built for Esther’s uncle—Mordecai. In a stark reversal of roles, Mordecai was then promoted and took Haman’s place as the king’s second in command. Oh the difference a day can make.
What was the difference between the two men? Haman’s heart was filled with pride that grew to offense, hate, rage and insanity when Mordecai wouldn’t bow to him. Mordecai, on the other hand, remained humble before the Lord, and sought the Lord’s help and wisdom.
While Purim is a time of preparation for Passover (April 12-20—An 8-day festival celebrating the Israelites’ Exodus from Egyptian slavery) I think this year holds present day significance. We currently have people (Haman’s) whose intent is the annihilation of Trump and America. Because Trump won’t bow to their demands, they have been determined to destroy him—and us! But a “suddenly” is causing a reversal of the plans they had in place as exposure and removal continues with breakneck speed.
The insane demonically inspired hatred Haman allowed to control him and his attempt to destroy all the Jewish people is the same demonically inspired hatred that is intent on the destruction of America, Trump and others. Perhaps you’ve seen it rear its ugly head in your city or state targeting specific individuals. I have watched it manifest repeatedly and almost psychotically in people who have given themselves over to pride, offense and unforgiveness. Some who even call themselves Christians.
This week is both an encouragement and a warning. If you have been under attack by this spirit, recognize that with fasting and prayer, the turnaround can come suddenly—just as we are now seeing in America. However, it is also a sobering warning to all of us not to allow ourselves to give this spirit entrance and gain a foothold in our mind or heart. We must determine to not allow a place of offense to grow where we can become a “Haman.” I’m surprised how often I am now seeing people allow their ears to become garbage dumps about someone—whether true or not! That seed then turns to offense that builds to hatred. Many don’t even recognize they have been co-opted into this cycle. The Lord continues to speak one of the most important words for us in this season, Guard your heart with all diligence for from it flow the issues of life. (Prov 4:23).
We are in a heightened time spiritually of simultaneous exposure and restoration. Much and more is coming. Biblically Passover is a time to prepare and cleanse our homes and hearts. This seems like an important word for us to prepare.
Father, we come before You with humble but thankful hearts for all You have done and what You are doing in our nation and the world. Cleanse us O Lord from wrong thoughts and actions. May the words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
May my actions, words and all I do bring You glory and point people to You. If offense or lies have taken hold in my heart, I ask You reveal and uproot them now. May my heart be clean before You.
I recognize that there has been a spirit of rage and insanity that has taken over the hearts and minds of many who have not guarded their hearts and have given themselves to offense and allowed it to lie to their hearts. Lord if I have believed a lie and empowered a lie, please reveal it to me so that I will walk free of that control. Where this spirit has been in operation in (name if God brings someone’s name to your mind) I pray for them that they will be set free from lies and deception and walk in truth and the knowledge of You.
We bind the spirit of insanity that has taken hold of minds. We see those who are enraged at the exposure of the US AID money that has been flowing out of America for ridiculous woke causes. For those who are enraged not only that illegals are being sent home, but that murderous gang members are being returned. We bind that spirit of pride that has grown to insanity and declare it’s assignment broken along with the witchcraft that has unleashed manipulation and rage against Christians and those standing for righteousness.
Lord we call for Your Spirit to be released again upon this nation for another Awakening and for the stupor that has held legislators, teachers, pastors, etc. in a place of apathy and fighting for wrong causes, to be broken off and for them to come to their senses and escape out of the snare of the devil that has held the captive to do his will.
We prepare our hearts and our homes this month in recognizing Your redemption of this nation and Your passover of the sin of our nation to give grace and another opportunity to repent. We declare we will not waste this season but take hold in prayer to declare that America will arise from the ashes and arise to worship You. That our nation will return to her destiny to be a witness for You and a protector of Israel.
We pray that You would not abandon Your people nor forsake Your inheritance. That we will see justice that is again righteous and that the upright in heart will follow it. We pray for those who will stand up against evil doers and those who do wickedness. For You are our Rock O Lord. And You are the one who gives a sound mind. And so we pray that the insanity of Haman is bound and for a release of righteousness and truth to fill our land and bring peace.
Prov 4:23, Ps 19:14, Ps 94:14-16