In the early stages of the Revolutionary War – a war fought by American colonists in response to England stripping away their rights and following not a few peaceful petitions to the throne, the fledgling nation was without a flag. They knew a war with their mother country, a leading global power, was a David and Goliath contest.
During that tumultuous and history-changing time, the writings of John Locke peppered the discussion and direction of our young country. Those writings included an explanation of the right to just revolution, and asserted that when all appeals were exhausted, men could appeal to Heaven, itself, in order to reclaim their unalienable rights.
“When the early militiamen and naval officers flew the Pinetree Flag emblazoned with its motto “An Appeal for Heaven,” it was not some random act with little significance or meaning. Instead, they sought to march into battle with a recognition of God’s Providence and their reliance on the King of Kings to right the wrongs which they had suffered. The Pinetree Flag represents a vital part of America’s history and an important step on the journey to reaching a national flag during the early days of the War for Independence.”
“The Americans’ thinking and philosophy was so grounded on a Biblical perspective that even a British parliamentary report in 1774 acknowledged that, “If you ask an American, ‘Who is his master?’ He will tell you he has none—nor any governor but Jesus Christ.””
Faced with a seemingly hopeless situation, after “months of intense fighting with several significant defeats and no major victories”, George Washington was “compelled to appeal to Heaven and rest the defense of our liberties and privileges upon the favor and protection of Divine Providence.” The Appeal to Heaven flag was the flag he raised.
We face extremely serious threats today. Our nation has been under the authoritarian rule of smooth-talking politicians who patted our heads with one hand while stealing, killing, and destroying with the other. I do not say that lightly. Abhorrent things have gone on without our knowledge or consent. Our country has been sold to the highest bidder. We’ve been infiltrated, and those who would overthrow our nation have control of nearly every part of our society. Media we trusted has been a tool for deception. We must appeal to Heaven, making sure as we do so that such an appeal must be worth the trouble and cost, for God cannot be mocked.
On the cusp of this important election, pray God He will come to our rescue. Pray we will not be overtaken by the tyrannical plans of the NWO or CCP or any other efforts to overthrow this great nation. Plead for restoration of Godliness in every area of our society. Ask for righteous leaders. Appeal to Heaven!
Research: Wallbuilders.com; mountvernon.org