Where there is no vision, the people perish:

.... but blessed is he that keeps the law (Proverbs 29:18). The diversity of  translations of this proverb is accounted for in the complexity of the Hebrew. Here vision is that of the seer, the prophet, hence “prophetic vision,” or “revelation” (NIV).  Likewise “perish” has to do with the consequences of “running wild” (NLT), of “casting off restraint” (NIV), particularly of God's rules.   And no matter what you think about prophecy,  whether it is for today or not, it is undeniable that people are perishing, casting off restraint and running wild. Prophecy is largely misunderstood, dismissed or neglected in much of the church. And part of that,  is that where it was practiced in the past, there was often much abuse, and immaturity in its use.

In fact Jesus warned us  “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matthew 7:15).   Actually the existence of false prophets points to the existence of the genuine. You don't forge seven dollar bills! And that prophecy is for today is witnessed by Paul's admonition to earnestly desire the gift of prophecy (1 Corinthians 14:1). And as Christmas approaches it is helpful to see Christmas as fulfillment of Old Testament Prophecy. In particular Jesus was to be born of a  virgin (Isaiah 7:14;  Luke 1:27, 35).  He would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1). He would be rejected by His own (Isaiah 53:3; John 1:11). He would suffer and die, for the sins of the world (Isiah 53:5, 10a; John 1:29).  Of course there are many many more prophecies that Jesus fulfilled,  that we cannot go into here. But what I want to say is that the accuracy of Biblical prophecy should provoke us to believe the prophecies yet to be fulfilled. In particular that He will come again as judge (Acts 1:11; 10:42).  

But I am sensing the Lord wants me to go out on a limb this morning, and  prophecy that in spite of all appearances,  Trump will  serve a second term as President of the United States.  I am not alone in prophesying this, there is a large community of prophets whom I trust,  who are saying the same thing. This same community prophesied in advance that Trump would win the 2016 election when it too looked impossible. It's not that I greatly admire Trumps character, but the word was and is,  that He is God's modern day Cyrus (Isaiah 44:28),  God's wrecking ball against Political Correctness.  And if this is correct then the mainstream media is the false prophet, not necessarily individual reporters, but they are deceived. And for those who are skeptical, let me suggest that you hold judgment and wait and see. You will not need to wait long! In the meantime you can search these things on google and Youtube  (search “Trump prophecies”).

Father, You tell us in Your Word that You do nothing without revealing it to Your prophets (Amos 3:7).  And that if we believe Your prophets we will prosper (2 Chronicles 20:20). The numbers are interesting if we believe Your prophets (as opposed to the false ones) we will have 20/20 spiritual vision. You do this Lord to show us that Your are real, alive and well on planet earth, and that Your rule in the kingdoms of men (Daniel 4:7). We repent this Lord, for we have run wild, and we are perishing. Forgive us Lord and  show us Your glory in Jesus Name Amen