The Blessings on our Nation
Yesterday was Australia Day, our nation’s national holiday. In the last 20 years there has been an increase in emphasis on our national day as a day of celebrating what makes Australia great. So, what makes this nation great?
The greatness of our nation is more than flag capes, southern cross stickers, and bbqs near the water in summer. I believe the greatness of our nation stems from the favour of God upon it.
In 1606 Spaniard Pedro Fernandez de Quiros prophesied over Australia
“and of all this region of the south as far as the Pole, from this time shall be called Australia del Espiritu Santo…”
Of course, Australia del Espiritu Santo means Great Southland of the Holy Spirit. This was not just a historical statement I believe it is a prophesy. And one I pray I will see fulfilled.
It is remarkable that it took so long for Australia to be settled at all. Chinese arrived in the Indonesia archipelago in the 1400s. Muslims, Buddhist and Hindus had been in the region for centuries before European explorers set eyes on the Great Southland. Why was this? I believe it was because God has a destiny and purpose for our great nation.
The men and women from Great Britain who settled Australia brought with them institutions and systems of government and law steeped in Christianity. Many of the early Governors and leaders, as well as explorers, were men of great Christian faith. Why was this? I believe it is because God has a destiny and purpose for our great nation.
Smith Wigglesworth once prophesied that Australia will see the last great revival before the return of Christ.
For all our heritage and blessings from God, Australia has never seen a great nation-wide awakening or revival. But it is coming. We believe the prophesies and we say, yes Lord!
