The principal of First-Fruits is a powerful supernatural promise of God. Understanding what that means will enhance our understanding of America. And by that I mean there is a supernatural involvement in this country that no unbeliever can undo no matter how much they may want to. We will share the scripture on this, but first, let’s look at the actual First-Fruits I’m referring to. It starts on the Mayflower of all places. That is about as “first” as you can get for a country called America.

And let me clarify, I know the Indians were here first, and a few others, but they did not create our beloved America, as stained as she may currently be. These are the first-fruit words and actions of some of the people who did. And there is plenty of historical records proving what I have to say here. As much as Progressives might wish they could destroy these facts, it’s too late. These are the facts, and the supernatural nature of it adds a dimension the Progressives are not really prepared to deal with. This unexplainable last election might even be evidence of such.

The Mayflower Compact, written by Separatist Puritans, and a few others on the way to landing on the shores of this country was just the beginning of first-fruits involved in the development of this Land of Destiny. Because of religious dissatisfaction and persecution in England, these very God-believing people gave up everything and risked life and limb to plant a colony in America that would be based on faith in the God of the Bible. And you see the words put to their actions in the Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620.

The document starts out: IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. It goes on to state, among other things, > “Having undertaken for the glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian faith,”

Some 100 Pilgrims landed in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and settled the first colony in New England. They came here on a Biblical mission. History says they shaped the future of American colonies. This is historical fact. And in doing that, I would like to point out they shaped the future of this country supernaturally, whether they really understood that or not. The prayers they prayed, the words they spoke, were all affecting the fabric of this developing nation. It’s supernaturally woven into the fabric of a country called, America.

We know our “first” President, first-fruits, George Washington, prayed prayers and declared words in the very first inaugural presidential speech which happened right in the area of what would become the twin towers. Whatever America may be today, the first-fruits of this country was founded in God, the same God the Bible declares. The Word of God is woven all through the history of early America. And the Bible says, pertaining to first-fruits. >

“For if the firstfruits is holy, the lump is also holy; and if the root is holy, so are the branches.” (Romans 11:16)

I’ve said all this to submit the possibility the reason we have a “Republic” is because God blessed us with men having certain past experiences in England, and also a belief in the Word of God, who with the help of God pounded out a very special form of government which is a great gift we dare not lose. Not only a gift to us, but to the world.

I believe those seeds of first-fruits is what gave us this exceptional country, but we have come so close to losing. I believe American exceptionalism is true, but only because of the holy ground it was sown in, which caused a supernatural effect not easily undone. This is at least my theory, based on scriptural evidence. Theories are not proven. Every person would need to decide if they agree with the theory or not

Point being, I don’t know how I went so long without realizing what a gift we were given. Was it a failure on my part, or my teachers? I mean, I always voted. I knew it was important and a civic duty and privilege. But I believe if we lose this great gift from God, this American Republic, God will hold us accountable. Now for myself, personally, that puts it in a whole other category, and involves more than just voting every couple years. Christians SHOULD be talking politics.

And perhaps that is where the breakdown was, and is? I was raised in church. I’ve heard many thousands of messages in my lifetime! I could have been highly educated about politics if that was a subject the church addressed! Jesus faced the politics of His time, but He did not have a Republic. He had no rights! They crucified Him simply because religious zealots were throwing a fit! The church at that time played its part in working the politics against Him. But we know it all had a purpose.

“IF” there was a time the church should not talk politics, then those days are over, because it has become such a major part of our American life. And if a Christian cannot find guidance from their spiritual leaders, their shepherds, on what is a major part of our life, then where? Does that even make any sense? It no longer makes sense, if it ever did.

Not only that, but if we don’t, then political pressures will have Pastors compromising their preaching, churches bowing the knee to government mandates, and us doing church in jail for those who refuse. Is that a future we want if we can avoid? Will God hold us accountable for losing freedom of speech and religion, by which His Word could go forth so freely! I can’t help but think He would. We, as the stewards of such a great gift.

How can the church even pray right without the shepherds sounding the alarm? As it stands now, the Pastor tells the church to be sure to pray about the elections, and vote. But when it is all said and done, what percentage of the church is actually praying and voting against each other? I know my parents voted for one party and my wife and I voted for the other. We basically cancelled each other out! We could have simply agreed to all stay home!

Okay…I admit I’ve taken the liberty to go on a bit of a rant. I had to get this out of me. I’m hoping to be a part of a small group somewhere that is actually free to talk faith and politics. I think, if done the right way, it could be an awesome group. Does anybody else feel cheated by the church staying silent on politics? Comments welcome.

I do know the tide is turning and some churches are changing pertaining to politics. I need to see it at my church, or find some place that does.