So what do we make of Donald Trump?
This blog may at first glimpse seem off the wall from my
usual blogs concerning Walking in our God
given destiny in 21st century but this is not political but an
honest attempt at trying to find a Godly response to what is happening in USA
right now under President Trump.
My question is neither rhetorical nor is it an occasion for
vitriol or vilification or even for blind adoration. It is a question asked by
a Brit who having listened and read many of the arguments for and against
President Trump, Christian and secular is feeling very confused.
Some seem to think he is the answer to all American woes and
will lead the nation into her prophetic destiny, indeed some have gone as far
as to proclaim that he is a Cyrus, come to do God’s will. Others see him as the
devil incarnate – self-seeking, misogynistic, racist and all manner of other
evils who will lead the nation down the slippery slope to hell. However nothing is straightforward.
On the positive side he has appointed, I believe, nine Christians to his
cabinet. Vice President Pence used 2 Chronicles 7: 14 at his swearing in. President
Trump is also pro life and pro Israel – two incredibly important issues on
God’s heart. Surely it is time to reverse the terrible slaughter of unborn
children and maybe this is a start. It certainly is a turning point.
The matter of Israel is even more interesting. America may
think it is the leader of the free world and the most important nation on the
planet but on reading the Bible it seems clear that Israel is at the centre of
God’s plans – it has been from the start and it most certainly will be at the
end. The Jews are God’s people and Israel is their nation and the land was
given to Abraham and his descendants thousands of years ago. Nations that
support Israel are never disappointed.
However on the negative side, there is much to criticise
apparently and everyone is doing so. Most issues though need to be looked at
far more closely than the press or anyone else is doing. The latest is his ban
on immigration from seven Middle Eastern countries. There are howls of protest
from across the planet yet an excellent alternative view can be seen here:
Why is it that Donald Trump is stirring up so much
hysteria? He is certainly different and
does things differently. He is no politician and as everyone keeps repeating he
has no political or military experience. But so many things just do not add up.
If he is a misogynist why did he have Kellyanne Conway as
his successful presidential campaign manager? She is now a presidential aide.
Can he be anti immigration – when he himself and his wife are immigrants? Are his protectionist policies an attempt to
protect American jobs or foolishness in today’s global economy? Surely as a
businessman who has a global empire he has thought about these things? The
Mexican wall paid for by the Mexicans sounds the height of folly bearing in
mind it was started once before and ground to a halt over the cost.
There are so many questions with no answers. So many loose
ends that do not tie up and much that on the surface does not make sense. Is
Donald Trump leading the nation into the abyss or into its God given destiny?
So as Christians what should our response be? Firstly we can
and should respond, especially if you are American, by writing in a respectful way to the White House expressing your concerns. I do not believe
criticising, carping or even hate speech on social media or from our mouths is
appropriate as Christians.
Secondly we all must pray – the Bible is quite clear
we should pray whether we agree with our government and the people sitting in
power in our nation or not. So with the permission of Suzanne Ferrett who wrote
the following as part of her prayers and declarations for a nation (www.passionforthenation.uk) I
respectfully suggest we pray this or something similar regularly and
consistently and then let God do what only God can do.
“Behold I do a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not
perceive and know it and give heed to it. I will even make a way in the
wilderness and rivers in the desert”
Isaiah 43:19
Lord we speak over
America today – Your plans are for good and not for evil, that this new season
has a new reason.
We lift up Donald
Trump to you and we thank You for the Godly inheritance within his family and
for the prophetic words over his life. In the Name of Jesus, we decree
that as he has been inaugurated into the United States Presidency, Your hand
and Your mantle will come upon him.
We call him into
Your will and into his destiny that You will make him and shape him, that he
will speak Your words and fulfil Your desires.
Even as all
authority is established by You, we decree through this president and his team,
Your laws and Your standards will be put in place; that you will lead them and
guide them, that they will work with transparency, integrity and honour and we
speak Your wisdom to them in the Name of Jesus.
We decree and
declare that in the days ahead You will position America according to Your will
and purpose.
If you read this and do not believe that God is able, nor even
want God to do this, may I suggest you pray it and let God show you what he
wants and what he is able to do? If you read this and something positive stirs
within you, may I suggest you keep praying till we see how God answers?
USA may not be our nation but we are all dependent on one
another and it is in all our interests that America prospers and is not torn
apart by hatred and violence.
God bless America.
There are two footnotes here. Firstly if I have over-simplified complex
issues, I apologise. Secondly please respond if you have something constructive
to add but I will delete inappropriate comments.
