Month: November 2020

“Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.

“Therefore, whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.

“For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same,” (Romans 13:1-3).

Right now, Donald Trump is the president of the United States. Therefore, he is our governing authority. The election results deciding the next president are currently being legally challenged in court. This is the time for Christians to pray as never before! To intercede before God that the man who has shown himself supportive of conservative, Christian values will emerge the clear winner.

However, should this legal challenge fail, and Biden go on to assume the presidency, Christians are obligated to submit themselves to and pray for the new president. If you find that appalling, just remember this. The early church was birthed and its numbers grew under the governance of a cruel & idolatrous Rome.

How far must we submit? To the point where submission to a government would force a crossing of the line into sin. During Israel’s Babylonian captivity, the three Hebrew young men (Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego) were submitted to and serving the pagan king, Nebuchadnezzar. However, there came a day when submission to the king clearly crossed the line into sin. Nebuchadnezzar ordered everyone to fall down in worship to an idol. The three young men refused, because to do so is a clear violation of the first and second commandments. For their stand, they were thrown into a fiery furnace. But, God delivered them so completely that not a hair was singed, not even the smell of smoke was upon them.

Donald Trump has been gifted with an iron will and a steely determination to win. Another man would not be going to the lengths he is to challenge the election. I am thankful for all he has done for our country. And I pray fervently & am supportive of his legal efforts. Who knows? God may use this to help stamp out the famous election corruptions that are in some of our states!

But, what IF he is successful in his challenge? It would be naive of us to think that the opposition would take their upset easily. I can guarantee more riots, protests, and violence taking place. And I would not be at all surprised if military crackdown and mass arrests— martial law, in fact— would ensue.

We find ourselves in the uncomfortable position of being caught between a rock and a hard place. A Biden presidency will mean a progressive agenda that is flirting with socialism. A Trump presidency will mean almost certain violent unrest, necessitating a more authoritarian rule.

God is going to make the call on who our commander-in-chief will be. He will decide this because He is the One who shapes history by setting up one king and putting down another. God has bigger fish to fry than just safeguarding our American freedoms. He has the kingdom of His Son to usher in.

The bandaid that is holding this present world together, will one day be removed. With Trump, it may get ripped off a little faster because of his efforts to bring about a Middle East peace treaty— thus, triggering end times. A Biden presidency might remove the bandaid a little slower, as the socialists are not keen on Israel, a peace plan, or a temple on the Temple Mount.

Either way this turns out, the church is headed for some tough times. We are called to submit to— and pray for— whatever governing authority God sets over us. But, never to the point of violating God’s commandments.

There may come a day when we have to take a stand for God even against our own president.

In 1 Kings 1:5-53 is the Biblical story of how an ambitious son of King David’s seized the kingship before the rightful heir, Solomon, could ascend to the throne. An aging and frail King David had done nothing to stop Adonijah’s illegal ambitions. So, some of David’s closest advisors & prophets went before David to address their concerns. Nathan asked David reproachfully: “Has this thing been done by my lord the king, and you have not told your servant who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?” (1 Kings 1:27).

Tantamount in Nathan’s rebuke of David was the fact that David’s own men had not been told about any change in the succession to the throne. They had not been told, because there really wasn’t any change!

The present election results make it appear that most Christians were not told about the change in who is to become the next president. Has there been a change in God’s plan?

In this election, at least 50% of Americans cast their vote for a candidate upholding conservative, Christian values. So, has God turned a deaf ear to all the prayers & supplications for President Trump’s re-election? The results for Joe “Adonijah” Biden would make you think so.

In Genesis 18, there is the story of Abraham interceding before God to spare Sodom for the sake of 10 righteous people. The Lord’s answer? “I will not destroy it for the sake of ten,” (Genesis 18:32). If God promised to spare Sodom for the sake of just 10 decent people, will He not pull the USA back from the brink of socialism for the sake of many, many more Christians?

Trump has been specially gifted with an iron will, steely determination, and a never-say-never attitude. For the past 4 years, we have seen him come back from attack after attack against his tenure, his character, his competency, and his booming economy. Is he now finished off? Will God allow this nation to be turned over to liberals for the utter destruction of its conservative foundation? I don’t think we can say that just yet. Legal challenges against the election results have been filed. Things are not yet final. It’s not over til the fat lady sings. God delights in catching His enemies in the same snare that they set for others.

So, what IF Trump is able to pull this election out? Will it be a time for the church to celebrate? Here is where this message goes deeper.

This election is basically a choice of how you want your bandaid pulled off. Some Christians want it yanked off really fast. Others want to take it slow and steady. If President Trump gets re-instated for another 4 years, we are on a fast track to a Middle East peace treaty and the possible PROPHETIC launch of end times (Daniel 9:27). If Joe Biden remains as winner, things in the Middle East will go sour— especially for Israel, for a while. Any proposed peace plan affecting “many” nations & Israel will almost certainly be scuttled. Not to mention Israel’s ability to build her Third Temple.

After decades of studying prophecy, I am assured of this one thing: Bible prophecy is 100% guaranteed to come to pass. There is no question about it. Sooner or later, Daniel 9:27 and the prophecies of Matthew 24, Revelation, Ezekiel, etc. will take place.

Donald Trump set a Middle East peace plan as the main international goal of his presidency. Our president is determined, willful, and doesn’t like to lose at anything…ever. So, don’t count him out just yet.

Only the One who sits on the throne of the universe can and will decide this election. Pray, intercede like Abraham for our country. But, the timing of prophetic events is in the hands of God. How will our bandaid be ripped off? Fast or slowly? Will it be launched into high gear or be stalled for a while? Stay tuned. In the meantime, stay calm and carry on the work of evangelizing this world while we still can.

Shalom!