Trump Is Not Our Solution

Keith attends the Carpenters Class, our Sunday Study at Wayside Chapel in San Antonio, Texas. He and his wife, Becky, are the founders and directors of Evidence Ministries. Evidence is a ministry that equips Jesus' followers for Good News outreach to Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses. You can learn more about Keith and Becky's ministry at https://www.evidenceministries.org.

Congratulations to all my friends who voted for Trump, particularly my Christian friends. I know most of you are ecstatic about the results of this election, though some of you are not exactly excited. Because of the content of Trump’s character, you voted for the lesser of two evils. I understand that. Even though I did not vote for Trump, I believe our country has a better chance of staying true to our Constitution with a Republican President, House, and Senate. One thing I am not certain of, though, is whether this will be good for the Church.

While our Country may prosper, will that also be true of the Church? The writing was already on the wall. If Kamala Harris had won, it would have been harder to be free to live our Christian faith without the slow creep of persecution continuing to invade our lives. I know that thought isn’t pleasant, which is part of why so many of you are thrilled about the results. But again, is that necessarily good for the Church? Remember, the growth of the first-century Church was fanned through the flames of persecution. While a Trump Presidency may be better for our Country, it is also possible that a Harris Presidency would have been better for the growth of the Church.

Think about it. What would you be doing right now if Harris had won? You would probably be begging God for mercy for the oncoming judgment brought upon our Nation. You would rightly be praying for revival like our family has been doing for some time now. If that would have been your prayer if your candidate lost, I implore you to pray it now, even though your candidate has won, especially now that your candidate has won.

Don’t think for a moment that a Trump Presidency could not also be a sign of judgment upon our nation. In fact, I would dare say that if you haven’t been praying for revival yet, you are already being lulled to sleep by the soothing feelings of complacency. Trump is not our solution. If you think for a moment that he is, you have already been deceived. We are not out of the woods yet.

All is NOT well because Trump has won. We have serious issues to face in this country. I believe the solution to those issues begins with God moving through the Church. I honestly don’t think Satan cares one whit about the future of America. What he does care about, though, is discrediting and destroying the Church. If he can do that through the prosperity of the Church in America, then guess what? That is exactly what he will do.

I firmly believe Romans 13:1-7 and am 100% assured that God has sovereignly arranged this election to elect the person He wants in office for our time. He did the same thing when Joe Biden was elected last term. God has His reasons for choosing whom He wills. We may not know or understand those reasons, but we trust Him with the results anyway. That is why I am free to vote my conscience.

I am also a firm believer that Satan will do whatever he can to continue his war against us. He may have to adjust his strategy and pick different tools to carry on his schemes, but he will never quit. Don’t let Satan fool you with the promise of a prosperous Nation. Pray. Pray against his schemes as if Kamala Harris won the election. Pray for revival. Pray that God uses our freedoms to bring more people to Jesus Christ. Based on our history, we know that persecution will help us grow. It is doing so even now in countries all over the world, but the question I have for you now is this: Can the Church be healthy in a prosperous Nation? We shall see. Don’t make our Nation an idol. It is about the KOG (Kingdom of God), not the USA.
Hit your knees and rise, Church. Pray for revival.