One Spiritual Nation
"Three times a year you shall celebrate a feast to Me. You shall observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread; for seven days you are to eat unleavened bread, as I commanded you, at the appointed time in the month Abib, for in it you came out of Egypt. And none shall appear before Me empty-handed. Also you shall observe the Feast of the Harvest of the first fruits of your labors from what you sow in the field; also the Feast of the Ingathering at the end of the year when you gather in the fruit of your labors from the field. Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord God." (Exodus 23:14–17 NASB1995)
"Three times in a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God in the place which He chooses, at the Feast of Unleavened Bread and at the Feast of Weeks and at the Feast of Booths, and they shall not appear before the Lord empty-handed." (Deuteronomy 16:16 NASB1995)
God understands that we must relate to others on different levels. In Israel, they identified with one another as families, cities, tribes, and as a nation. God realized that the closeness and commitment to one another would decrease as the number of people increased. One of the ways He ensured that Israel would maintain its national identity, while immersed in living life with family, community, and tribe, was this requirement for all of the men (thirteen years old and upward) to go to Jerusalem three times a year for major feasts. This practice helped keep them all connected, both spiritually and nationally.
These journeys were time-consuming and required sacrifice, but they were necessary to remind all of Israel that they were part of something bigger than themselves. Who doesn't realize how easy it is to get caught up in our own world of family, friends, challenges, and activities?
The principle behind this requirement in Israel is appropriate for us in the Body of Christ today. Though we are members of different congregations, streams, and "tribes," we are part of one spiritual nation; we must never fail to remember and honor this. It is inappropriate to think we can isolate ourselves from other tribes and spiritual families. Our union in Christ is far more important than our differences and preferences. God loves and demands unity, and those who divide brothers are an abomination to Him (Proverbs 6:16–19).
There is another occurrence in Scripture, mentioned in the books of Numbers and Joshua, which demonstrates the importance of our corporate identity in God's family and the importance of working together. (Photo via GetArchive)
Joshua 1:12–18 reads, "To the Reubenites and to the Gadites and to the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, 'Remember the word which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, "The Lord your God gives you rest and will give you this land." Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle shall remain in the land which Moses gave you beyond the Jordan, but you shall cross before your brothers in battle array, all your valiant warriors, and shall help them, until the Lord gives your brothers rest, as He gives you, and they also possess the land which the Lord your God is giving them. Then you shall return to your own land, and possess that which Moses the servant of the Lord gave you beyond the Jordan toward the sunrise.'
"They answered Joshua, saying, 'All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you; only may the Lord your God be with you as He was with Moses. Anyone who rebels against your command and does not obey your words in all that you command him, shall be put to death; only be strong and courageous'" (NASB1995).
"All for One and One for All"
These verses refer back to an account in Numbers 32. Three tribes (Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh) had requested that Moses give their inheritances to them before Joshua and the entire nation conquered Canaan. They had found land on the other side of the Jordan River that suited their livestock well, and asked that this land be given to them as an inheritance. Moses agreed—as long as they temporarily left their ranches and homes to fight for the other tribes when it was time for Israel to possess Canaan. It was "all for one and one for all" as far as the inheritance of Israel was concerned. Failure to honor this agreement was punishable by death!
Regardless of how settled they were on their farms and ranches, or how comfortable they had become in their homes with their families, when the time came to fight, the men would have to pack up, grab their weapons, and fight for their brothers and sisters. Although it was forty years before the time came for the remaining tribes to possess their land, Joshua—and God—had not forgotten the agreement. Joshua brought it up immediately in chapter one of the book bearing his name, and these three tribes honored their commitment.
How different things would be if the Body of Christ thought this way today. If we realized that we could not honor only our tribe's identity, or celebrate only our congregation's success, but instead possessed hearts that are willing to sacrifice and battle for the success of our brothers and sisters, how different things would be. If we realized it was required of us to war for the entire nation, not just for our home and family, how different things would be. Obviously, some causes and battles are local, but others rise to the level of national importance.
As we war for the soul of America—for her revival, restoration, and reset—much of that must be done at the local level. But there are some battles that require all of the tribes to fight as one. This is why God, at times, leads individuals to host significant national gatherings or release national prayer alerts. And when we honor these calls to national prayer, victories flow down to all. (Photo via Rawpixel)
Communion America
A very significant national gathering will take place in Washington, D.C. on October 9–12, 2025. It is simply called "Communion America," referencing our faith in the blood of Jesus, and the belief that no person, no religious or political organization, and no human strategy can save America. The journey of salvation we are on is a journey back to our faith in Christ and our relationship with God through His blood: "What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus."(1)
So, throughout the day on Thursday and Friday, we will gather in fifty tents—one for each state—and worship. In the evenings, we will all gather together, worshiping and praying for our nation. On Saturday, October 11, 2025, a table of communion will be set up the length of the Washington Mall, and we will humbly partake of the covenant meal together, asking God to cleanse our nation with the blood of Jesus... and send the greatest of revivals.
I can safely say that God has used various visits to Washington, D.C. to accomplish as much or more in my heart than any other activity. There is something about taking a stand in our nation's capital—as both a citizen of Heaven and of America—that is incredibly significant. My emotions have run the gamut when doing so, from overwhelming travail accompanied by many tears, to exultant, powerful decrees. If you have never made such a pilgrimage, this would be a great time to do so. During my visits, not only have I been used, I have been marked. Nothing has done as much to solidify the revelation that this is MY country as have these visits to pray in Washington, D.C. Holy Spirit has told me many times while there, "Take ownership of this nation; it belongs to you."
You should consider joining host David Bradshaw, Lou Engle, me, and other leaders, helping us write this new chapter of America's history. All for one, and one for all!
A Closing Prayer and Declaration
Pray with me: Father, we know You relate to people, not just as individuals but as groups of people. Family units are blessed and cursed, as are cities and entire nations. Also, nations, just like individuals, possess divine purposes and destinies. We know You raised America up to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. And though we have rejected You and turned from this calling, in Your mercy, You are restoring us. We declare that we will experience a great harvest and also be used to reap an incredible harvest in other nations.
Without a doubt, You have led David Bradshaw and Awaken the Dawn to host this worship and Communion gathering on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Now, we ask You to breathe Your life, favor, and blessing into it. Give it wind. Move upon the hearts of tens of thousands of people to attend and millions more to participate online. We ask that You would use this event to take Your rightful place in our nation. As we partake of the bread and wine that week, arise and scatter Your enemies. Give us great breakthrough in the heavens, shattering strongholds and lifting the veil of darkness off millions of people. Let the power released as we gather merge with the power that has been released from millions of prayers and other significant events in our nation over the past thirty-plus years. Amalgamate and synchronize these into one huge explosive release of Your power. We ask for all the funds needed to accomplish this event.
In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
Our decree: We decree that another great "Communion Revival" has begun and will come to fullness in America.
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1. "Nothing But the Blood of Jesus" by Robert Lowery, 1876, Hymnary.org.
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Dutch Sheets
Dutch Sheets Ministries
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Dutch Sheets is an internationally recognized author, gifted teacher, and conference speaker. He travels extensively, challenging Believers for passionate prayer and societal reformation. Seeing America experience a sweeping revival and return to its Godly heritage is Dutch's greatest passion. Dutch has written over twenty-three books, many of which have been translated into over thirty languages. His international bestseller, Intercessory Prayer, has sold over one million copies worldwide. Dutch has pastored, taught in several colleges and seminaries, and served on the board of directors of numerous organizations. He is fondly known to many as Papa Dutch. Treasuring time spent with their family and grandchildren. Dutch and Ceci, his wife of forty plus years, enjoy quiet walks in the woods, reading, and playing a little golf. They make their home in beautiful South Carolina.
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