(October 30, 2024) With just 5 days left before the most consequential election in the history of the United States, is America really at the crossroads?
In terms of the choice of the people, no. But the actions of relatively few could decide the future course of the most powerful and prosperous nation in history.
Does God Choose National Leaders?
From a Biblical/Prophetic perspective, how is the Presidential election to be understood? Many Christians believe God chooses national leaders, to fit His prophetic framework. Some interpret a single prophecy from the book of Daniel regarding the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar as a template for all worldly offices. This example is found in Daniel 4: 32
“And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. They shall make you eat grass like oxen; and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses.” (Emphasis ours)
The message in this prophecy was to Nebuchadnezzar and his Kingdom of Babylon, not every kingdom or nation of man, as the prophetic dream, message and interpretation given to Daniel was intended for a sole recipient — Nebuchadnezzar. It is not a prophecy that includes all Kings, Presidents, Prime Ministers or other leaders through history.
In some instances, God has chosen certain individuals to either fit His purpose, or to fulfill His word, as in the case of the prophecy of the Persian King Cyrus, 160 years earlier by the prophecy Isaiah. (Isaiah 44:28: Who says of Cyrus, ‘He is My shepherd, And he shall perform all My pleasure, Saying to Jerusalem, “You shall be built,” And to the temple, “Your foundation shall be laid.” ’)
From the Garden of Eden, God has allowed men to make their own choices — free moral agency. In the United States, the system of governance is designed for the electorate to choose their leaders through a balanced system of popular and electoral vote. In the best of worlds, this system would allow us to gauge the true will of the people and to assess their moral value overall as a society. Will the 2024 Presidential and down ballot election be free and fair? Only if the upcoming election results could be trusted to be the will of the American voter, could the health of the nation be calculated fairly.
This is a question, or issue because of the substantial body of evidence that has accrued since the Presidential election of 2020 and the midterm elections of 2022 with the accusation of election interference, election fraud and malfeasance. It is not the purpose of this report to cite or validate the numerous citations or proof.
The greatest question for students of Bible Prophecy is how to evaluate the Presidential election?
Prophetic Trends of the 21st Century
While it is important to understand that God does not select every single national leader and that He has allowed man to make his choice of government for the past 6,000 years, it is also important to recognize that there is a god of this world, whose aim and ambition is contrary to the interest of God and humanity. (2 Corinthians 4:4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.)
Satan’s objective is to deceive mankind, and as Paul also explained to the Ephesians, he is the “Prince of the power of the air,” (Ephesians 2:2)
As we trace his involvement through history, from the time of the deception of Adam and Eve to our present world, his involvement in the affairs of man is apparent in many ways. Indeed, he has deceived the entire world, and Paul indicates that everyone has been influenced by this diabolical and wicked being; “in which you once walked according to the course of this world”
His deception takes the form of ideas and thoughts that lead away from the true God and His commands. Though we have all been subject to the deception of this world, the greatest effect of the devil is described in the last part of the verse; “the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience,”
This means that the devil’s greatest work is done in those who have no intention in obedience to God or His commands. As such, Paul is not painting all humanity with a broad brush of condemnation. The work of the devil is greatest among those who disregard law, morality and justice. This explains the Machiavellian attitude of the “end justifies the means,” because if there is no God or morality, then any action is justified to obtain one’s unholy ambition.
This is one of the most important prophetic trends of this present evil age (Galatians 1:4), from which we ask God’s deliverance!
Along with the deception and influence of the devil, the Apostle Paul warned those of us living today — “in the last days,” that “perilous times will come.” (2 Timothy 3:1)
Why are the last days troublesome and perilous? Paul continues to show that men (some, certainly not all) would be blasphemous, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, despisers of good and traitors, among other descriptors. (2 Timothy 3:2-3)
Additionally, Paul prophesied that men would become more and more evil and deceptive. With the understanding that the god of this world is influencing and deceiving those in whom is no fear of God, it is obvious that it is within the leadership of this world that is most fearsome, and in whom is the greatest threat to humanity. (2 Timothy 3:13)
The 47th President of the United States
The phrase “Make America Great Again,” has been demonized to such an extent that in some areas of the nation, it might be dangerous to identify with the “MAGA” movement. So, who doesn’t want American to be great? Not just great for its own citizens, but for the entire world? The populist movement is often misunderstood. While it is a movement of restoration of national pride, it is also one of not advocating for war but seeking peace with all nations on earth. It protects the life of the unborn, and the freedom of speech, as well as the determination to disengage from seemingly endless wars abroad.
World News & Prophecy Review cannot predict the future. Our advocacy is for a climate that will allow the freedom of expression as the Apostle Paul stated, “that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,” (Ephesians 6:19)
Finally, should Christians have preference for political candidates? In Romans 13, Paul shows that members of the body of Christ should be respectful citizens because governmental offices operate under the overall jurisdiction of God. There is a caveat to governmental submission though. Those who occupy offices of authority in this world are to be “ministers of good.” Christians should respect and obey the laws and leaders which are in conformity with the Law of God. If man’s leaders do not respect God, His Law, but instead are evil and advocates of breaking law and hurtful to their fellow man, there is no expectation of obedience to them.
Therefore, it is not contrary to God’s will to ask that “God bless America!”
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