Steve Gaines

For America to continue as a strong, God-blessed nation, we need prophetic preachers. Too many preachers today mishandle the Word of God by telling their people that the Christian life is all about “living your best life now.” Instead, we desperately need preachers who will stand for God and against sin and say, “Thus says the Lord!”

In Ezekiel 3:17-19 God told the prophet Ezekiel to speak out and to warn those who were practicing wickedness, or sin. Otherwise, God said that Ezekiel would have their blood on his hands. If the people did not heed the warning, however, Ezekiel knew that he had done what the Lord commanded.

I believe that God is saying that to preachers in America today, but too many are not listening to Him, nor are they willing to speak for Him. Our nation needs preachers who will walk with God. Non-Christians need to see a sermon before they hear one. America needs real men of God who walk the walk and don’t just talk the talk.

We also need preachers who spend time in humble prayer before God’s throne of grace. When preachers spend plenty of time in God’s presence, they’ll be so enamored with Him they won’t be afraid of any man!

The Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 14:8, “If the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for battle?” I believe that one reason we’re not ready for spiritual warfare in our day is because we don’t have the right kind of trumpeters in our pulpits. We’re sick and tired of hearing about “health, wealth, and prosperity.” America needs courageous preachers who know the Bible, live the Bible, and proclaim the Bible with boldness, conviction, and compassion.

Steve Gaines