As we celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, I wanted to share this prophetic article about Canada’s Destiny by Pastor Brad Dewar, Whatever nation you call home, you need to believe God for a mighty end-time move there as well!

CANADA MATTERS!

Canada is one of only a handful of nations that recognize the sovereignty of God in their constitution. The name Dominion Of Canada, drawn from Psalm 72 at the Confederation Conference in PEI in 1867, locked Canada onto its prophetic destiny. But a hundred years earlier the Holy Spirit delivered another clue: in 1776 when the British Empire Loyalists immigrated to Canada many Americans sought to persecute them. Then a prophetic word came forth saying, “Do not hinder these people. Let them move to Canada. I am in the independence of America from Britain, and will mightily use this country. But Canada has been reserved by me for the last days for a special work…”

Perhaps better known is the message delivered by Dr Yonggi Cho in 1975. With America losing much influence around the world following the Vietnam War he was concerned about who would fill their shoes in world missions. “When I came to Canada the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart, ‘Son, you have come to the place which I chose. This is the country I choose to fill the gap.’”

In 1984 he added to it, “Five years ago I visited Canada and travelled from Montreal to Vancouver by car… again and again God spoke to my heart that He was going to use Canada, so finally in Toronto, with great inner faith, I prophesied as the Holy Spirit anointed me … I really believe that God is going to bless Canada and the Canadian Church is going to rise up once again and go to the four corners of the world and bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to pave the way for His second coming."

Why Canada? Because in the global community today very few nations can boast the economic might, the solid Christian roots, the international respect and the pioneering spirit of the Canadian people. Canada matters in the plan of God! In fact, it is entirely possible that God has destined Canada to play a central role in the final act of the ages.

THE CHURCH MATTERS!

And if it’s true that Canada matters – then the church in Canada matters. The church is this nation’s heart, her soul, her true centre, her moral compass. Canada cannot possibly rise to her destiny without the church. Unless the “true north” has a Christian heart, she will never be “strong and free”. Without a visible church we are a nation without a vision. Without a vocal church we are a nation without a voice. Without a courageous church we are a nation without a conscience. It is the church’s responsibility and hers alone to point this nation to its true destiny.

Canada needs a church that will inspire it. A church that will help it develop its foreign policies and determine its national priorities. A church with such a compelling vision of our national destiny that it will attract Canada’s brightest and the best to its cause. The church in this nation must be re-awakened to its essential role in national and eschatological affairs. Canada desperately needs some men of Issachar in this hour – leaders who know the times and the seasons and what Canada ought to do!

YOU MATTER!

The church in Canada matters! And if the church in Canada matters – then you matter. Your place in the church at this very moment of history is not an accident. If the fate of billions hangs on Canada, and the fate of Canada hangs on the church – then the fate of the church rests with each one of us.

The shadow of the cross that John Cabot planted on Newfoundland’s rocky shore in 1497 has fallen across the centuries to touch the ground at our feet. Our task is to rouse the sleeping giant; to sow the seeds of a national vision in the hearts of God’s people. Canada matters in the plan of God! Canada matters right now! I believe the eyes of all heaven are turned upon this land in this darkening hour and, like Esther, we are come to the kingdom for just such a time as this! You matter! Your prayers matter! This is your country. This is your hour. And God is calling you to ignite your church with this magnificent vision.

Together we can do it and we must do it! - B.T. Dewar

Dr. George Hill,
Founder and President of Victory Churches International
www.victoryint.org