American Prophet: Dwight D. Eisenhower
The prophets of the Bible are individuals chosen by God to speak for God. Many mentions of prophets are made in the Bible. In fact, a section of the Old Testament is devoted to a collection of books by them. Their names, and quotes, appear all over the New Testament and are the subject of sermons to this day.
What they all had in common was a heart for God, an anointing to hear from Him, and the faithfulness to impart his message to others.
“For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:21).
Prophets speak loudly from the pages of the past, their words seem to take on greater meaning over time, are more relevant than ever, and provide us with insights into the past and counsel for our present and future.
As a fan of American history, I often think of historic figures as similar to the prophets of the Bible, whose lives, experiences, achievements, and words take on greater meaning over time and provide us with guidance concerning the great challenges we face today as a nation.
In my view, three such American Prophets are former Presidents George Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Ronald Reagan, each of whom presented the American people with prophetic farewell messages that speak loudly today and, if we listen closely, can provide us with guidance and counsel to guide our collective future.
