It think of the wonders God did in France's past, reportedly through the “French Prophets.” These Calvinistic Huguenots were said to have walked in immense power, though their ministry was also often marked by violent attitudes and presumptuousness. Stacey Campbell believes, “Initially this [movement] was good, and much good fruit came from it. Revival broke out, and thousands of conversions occurred as a result.” Historian Eddie L. Hyatt described the great anointing on this early Protestant church, saying, “Children as young as three years old both prophesied and delivered discourses in perfect, fluent French even though this was not their native tongue. On one occasion, a fourteen-month-old child, who previously had never spoken, suddenly began exhorting 'to the Works of Repentance' in a loud, childish voice.” Such signs and wonders were no doubt needed in France, and had the potential to draw many people to a new level of holiness.

     The Huguenots were heavily persecuted though, and according to Patrick Johnston and Jason Mandryk, this was a major “contributing factor leading to the explosion of the French Revolution.” “Many [Huguenots] were slaughtered and 200,000 fled to other lands – to their enrichment and France's impoverishment.” The evangelical conscience of the land was basically removed by the Church's opponents, paving the way for a dreadful conflict to ensue.

     I pray Lord that you will redeem all that was lost during the attacks on the Huguenots, and let their spiritual descendants return to evangelize this country. Renew a prophetic spirit in the church of France, and let it manifest with greater fruit of the Spirit this time around. Let the awe of your deeds sweep over this nation again, and in wrath remember mercy!

     For more information on how to pray for the people of France, visit prayforfrance.org.

References

Campbell, Stacey. Ecstatic Prophecy. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen, 2008. Pg. 111.

Holy Bible. New International Version.

Hyatt, Eddie L. 2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity. Lake Mary, Florida: Charisma House, 2002. Pg. 87.

Johnston, Patrick and Mandryk, Jason. Operation World. Waynesboro, GA: Authentic Media, 2001. Pg. 255-256.