Anointing the Capitol Building with Oil for the Inaugural
"Some doors only Heaven can open." That was the quote from Rev. Rob Schenck of Faith and Action Ministry in Washington D.C. He relates an amazing occurance that happened this week at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. -- something that only God could have opened the door for.
Here's how Rev. Schenck relates the story:
"That was the case yesterday when I was prompted by the Holy Spirit to do something that in my mind I knew could not be accomplished. When we notified the Capitol Hill police of our intentions they told us in no uncertain terms we would be arrested for our actions. Yet, in obedience to what I knew to be a divine prompting, I proceeded, along with my colleague, Rev. Pat Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition, to the Capitol Building ... and there experienced a miracle."
"It just so happened (as it so often does for people of faith), when we entered the Capitol complex we met Congressman Paul Broun of Georgia, in the hallway. Congressman Broun is a dynamic and unapologetic Christian. I told him what God had prompted me to do. He immediately agreed and joined me, along with Rev. Mahoney and our chief of staff, Peggy Birchfield, as together we held a prayer service inside the U.S. Capitol that included anointing the doorway President-Elect Barack Obama will pass through on his way to the platform to be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States on January 20th."
To see this brief but powerful prayer and anointing service, please click here.
"Anointing with oil is a rich tradition both in the Bible and in the history of the US Capitol. Oil symbolizes consecration, or setting something apart for God's use. George Washington used oil during the dedication of the US Capitol. We used the oil to set apart the walkway and doors that will be the literal right-of-passage for Barack Obama as he ascends to the highest office in our land. Bear in mind this is one of the most cordoned off and highly secured sites in America. It is virtually inaccessible. Yet, there we were, holding a consecration service in obedience to God - the very thing He had placed in my heart."
"Rep. Broun delivered a short sermon-like talk on the need to obey God and His will, and for the future president to do what is right. I read Bible passages and applied sacred oil to the doorposts of the arched doorway leading out of the Capitol and onto the inaugural stage, immediately in front of the riser where Obama will stand with Chief Justice John Roberts who will administer the Oath of Office. Rev. Mahoney read a powerful inaugural prayer by Dr. Billy Graham, delivered 40 years ago."
"Congressman Broun referred to the location of the prayer service as 'the doorway that (President-Elect Obama) will enter through to start of his presidency.'"
"That doorway has now been consecrated and anointed for the purposes of God."
"You and your friends, family, and fellow church members can now join us in prayer for our nation and the transition to a new administration by simply watching the video and praying with us."
"The more people who watch this video, the more powerful it becomes. That's why we also need you to forward it on to as many people as possible. If Christians across the nation will join together in prayer, I know God will 'hear from Heaven and heal our land.'"
Watch this amazing video yourself by clicking here.
You can forward it on to your family, friends, and fellow church members so together we can raise our voices to God on behalf of our nation in an act of repentance and dedication.
Faith and Action is a Christian outreach whose mission is to challenge Capitol Hill with Biblical Truth and change the nation, one policy maker at a time. From its mission base at the National Ministry Center, immediately across the street from the U.S. Supreme Court on Capitol Hill, Faith and Action is uniquely positioned to minister to individuals in all three branches of the federal government. Their mission field spans Pennsylvania Avenue, from the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Supreme Court to the White House.
They confront key Washington leaders with the powerful claims of the Gospel, and reminders of the prominent role that the Word of God played in the creation of our nation and its laws. They do this through news conferences, symposia, panel discussions, literature distribution, the Internet, and face-to-face conversations with these key Washington leaders.
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