Cindy Jacobs
Cindy Jacobs | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1951 |
| Education | Pepperdine University, Malibu (B.A.) |
| Occupation(s) | Christian speaker, author and teacher |
| Known for | Cofounder of Generals International |
| Partner | Mike Jacobs |
| Children | Daniel and Kyrin |
| Website | www |
Cindy Jacobs (born August 1951) is an American prophet, speaker, author and teacher, member of the New Apostolic Reformation of C. Peter Wagner.[1] With her husband, Mike Jacobs, she cofounded Generals International in 1985. The couple has two children, Daniel and Kyrin.[2]
She has been called "one of the most influential American prophets" by The New York Times.[3]
Early live and education[edit]
Jacobs was born in Texas;[4] she says that when she was only nine years old, she heard a call from God to read Psalm 2:8, and that this was decisive for her future as an international speaker.[2]
In 1975, she earned a B.A. in Music from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Since 1999, Cindy Jacobs has been a prophet at C. Peter Wagner's Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders. She is also part of other evangelical organizations and movements, such as the Independent Network Charismatic Christianity,[5] Global Prophetic Consultation and the Christ for the Nations Bible Institute.[2]
Publications[edit]
Jacobs has written several books, including the bestsellers Possessing the Gates of the Enemy, The Voice of God and Women Rise Up!, and is the editor of the Women of Destiny Bible.[2]
Trump prophecy[edit]
A fervent supporter of Donald Trump, Jacobs said in an interview with Sid Roth that the number (20)17 (the year Trump began his administration) meant "complete victory". Additionally, the year 5777 in the Hebrew calendar (equivalent to 2016–2017 in the Gregorian calendar) would be the year of the "crowned sword", meaning the coming of a great authority, where the "sword of God" would cut off and all the evil intentions of "our enemies". She cited several prophets who had predicted that Trump would begin his administration at age 70, and that in fact, he was inaugurated at 70 years, seven months and seven days; that Trump would have been called by God to take over the United States government and that he would be anointed.[6]
Word of the Lord 2024[edit]
General International, an evangelistic organization created by Cindy Jacobs, published in its "Word of the Lord 2024" a warning for the United States. The warning is part of a compilation of supposed messages received from the Holy Spirit, by a group of 200 prophets from around the world, which would be "representative of different ethnicities and socioeconomic groups".[7] The message says:
The 2024 election is critical. The nations are watching this coming election to decide their timetable and direction for war. If a war-time president is not elected, fueled by the prayers of war-time intercessors, then our enemies will see us as weak and plan their attacks. 2025 is a potential year for wars to break out on a much larger scale.[7]
The presumptive Republican candidate, Donald Trump, has been cited as a likely ally in Vladimir Putin's plans to retain significant parts of Ukraine's territory in exchange for a peace agreement. Well positioned in electoral polls for the 2024 presidential election, Trump signals that he could reverse Joe Biden and NATO's policies towards Russia, which would put an end to the war in Ukraine.[8] If Trump is elected in November, it remains to be seen how the aforementioned prophecy will deal with the facts.
Controversies[edit]
- In his book Hard-Core Idolatry: Facing the Facts, C. Peter Wagner describes that the Holy Spirit came to Cindy Jacobs and "told her that in [the Argentinian city of] Resistencia they must burn the idols, like the magicians did in Ephesus. Ed Silvoso, Cindy Jacobs and the Resistencia pastors agreed".[9][10] The list of items to be burned:
...the kinds of material things that might be bringing honor to the spirits of darkness: pictures, statues, Catholic saints, Books of Mormon, pictures of former lovers, pornographic material, fetishes, drugs, Ouija boards, zodiac charms, good luck symbols, crystals for healing, amulets, talismans, tarot cards, witch dolls, voodoo items, love potions, books of magic, totem poles, certain pieces of jewelry, objects of Freemasonry, horoscopes, gargoyles, native art, foreign souvenirs, and what have you.[9][10]
- In March 2020, Jacobs led a global day of prayer "to end coronavirus".[3][11] In November 2019, she and other prophets held a meeting in Dallas; none predicted the coming of the pandemic.[12]
- On January 6, 2021, Cindy Jacobs was in front of the Capitol, "where she and others prayed, prophesied and sang songs" as the building was attacked.[13]
See also[edit]
- Apostolic–Prophetic Movement
- Dominion theology
- Independent Network Charismatic Christianity
- Neo-charismatic movement
- Spiritual warfare
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Cindy Jacobs". NNDB. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "About Mike and Cindy". Generals International. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Graham, Ruth (February 11, 2021). "Christian Prophets Are on the Rise. What Happens When They're Wrong?". The New York Times. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "About the author". Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ Ostling, Richard (October 21, 2017). "Is this the 'fastest-growing Christian group in America,' and perhaps the world?". Get Religion. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Roth, Sid. "Prophecies About President Trump and Future of America". Sermons.love. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Word for the United States". generals.org. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Arnsdorf, Isaac; Dawsey, Josh; Birnbaum, Michael (April 7, 2024). "Inside Donald Trump's secret, long-shot plan to end the war in Ukraine". Washington Post. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Hard-Core Idolatry – Facing the Facts. Wagner Institute of Practical Ministry. 1999. p. 38-40. ISBN 978-0-966748-14-7.
- ^ a b "Tomorrow, Religious Right May Take Hawaii. Help Prevent It". Daily Kos. September 17, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "Christians Call for Global Day of Prayer to End Coronavirus". Christian Broadcasting Network. March 1, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ Duin, Julia (January 12, 2021). "Failed prophecies of Trump victory". Religion Unplugged. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ Ward, Jon (February 16, 2023). "Radical beliefs in 'spiritual warfare' played a major role in Jan. 6, an expert argues". Yahoo! News. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
Further reading[edit]
- M. Lewis, Donald (2021). A Short History of Christian Zionism. Illinois: InterVarsity Press. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-8308-4698-6.
