In March of 2017, the Lord took me on a journey wherein I saw babies being born- the love, joy, celebration. They were called little angels, precious, and much more. They became the focal point and their parents would sacrifice anything to keep that sweet smile on their faces and ensure they never see pain, sorrow, lack, hurt.
Fast forward into the future and I saw these once called angels, transform to Adults- some are quite successful in life and are beautiful inside out. However, some end up on the death row, Robbers, Suicide bombers, sex offenders, addicts, murderers, and more. As I pondered to myself on what the missing link between this innocent and pure angel at birth , and this death row criminal at adulthood was, the Lord ministered to me- the destinies of these children were left to chance… My heart was heavy…
Parents, aunties, grandparents, uncles, mentors, we have the responsibility and authority of directing the destiny of our children in the place of prayer. We cannot stand by and hope they turn out good because we have given them the best we know how to. The bible says the enemy goes around like a roaring lion, seeking whom to devour. Our kids are the future and his eyes are set on them… to derail them from their God given purpose and frustrate the plans of God over their lives.
Considering the rate at which sin is being endorsed and celebrated in modern times, I could only imagine what the world would be like when my kids get to adulthood, but the Lord assured me… HE IS RAISING AN ARMY for the next Generation. An army that will prevail and lift up the banner of the most high God. A generation that will bruise the head of the serpent and fulfill the scripture in Joel 2:8a which says in the latter days I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh. A generation that will prevail over principalities and powers and the rulers of this world.
For that to happen, we must arise and pray for our children. For this cause, GOD’s ARMY was born.