This is a critical moment in the history of our nation. This week, a former American president has been indicted for criminal charges. On the one hand, nobody is above the law, not even a president. (President Trump is actually the second president in American history to be charged with a crime. The first was President Ulysses S. Grant, arrested for speeding his horse buggy through the streets of Georgetown, just north of downtown Washington, D.C.)

On the other hand, the indictment of a former President has implications far beyond the jurisdiction of New York City. But before we address that, let’s understand what an indictment is. First, prosecutors have discretion about what cases will be brought before the grand jury. New York City Attorney General Alvin Bragg, newly elected to his office and backed by George Soros, was not required to pick up this case, yet he did. The grand jury hears evidence only from the prosecutor (in this case, Bragg). Twenty-three jurors hear the evidence, and a vote of 12 is required to formally charge a defendant with a crime.

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Our Constitution is based on the fact (and the belief) that it is God who gives us our laws. The Founders believed that we must know and understand the laws of God in order to implement a system of justice that honors God. As intercessors, we pray for the revelation of God’s law to inform every aspect of our justice system.

We see injustice and are grieved. In some cases, as the Book of James describes, injustice occurs when favor is granted unfairly to the rich and powerful. In other cases, the justice system is abused for political gain, which is also unjust. To many, it seems  that liberal politicians often avoid investigation, and conservative politicians do not.

The use and abuse of the judicial system for a political agenda is destroying confidence in our government. Whatever your personal opinion of President Trump, we must question whether the judicial system is being misused in this case.

Again, this is a critical time for America. In fact, some prophetic voices are sensing that the nation is now on a precipice and that this indictment is somehow related.

Will we embolden those who use the law for their own agenda? Will we further frustrate a great number of American citizens who wonder what kind of justice prevails in America? Will this catalyze greater tension, more extreme feelings, and more division?

America is a constitutional republic based on the rule of law. Many nations in the world persist in instability because there is no rule of law, or there is uncertain law, or there is law based on the whim of the mob or the controlling powers. This has not described the United States of America.

The weaponization of our legal system to neutralize a political opponent is an injustice that threatens the very foundations of our nation. Again, no one is above the law. There is a call for clear evidence that President Trump did not commit a crime. At the same time, Americans deserve clear evidence that a district attorney, or a prosecutor, or a jury, cannot, may not, and will not misuse the law for a political agenda.

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan (Proverbs 29:2 CSB).

Intercessor, what are you hearing from the Lord? Please share with the community in the comments.