“Give us a king to lead us,” (1 Sam. 8:6).
In Crippled America, How to Make America Great Again, former President Donald Trump created a narrative. Conservative right Americans quickly bought into this as their mantra. This same narrative has been used by Republican candidates in times past to capture the longing of conservative voters.
“Look at the state of the world right now. It’s a terrible mess, and that’s putting it mildly. There has never been a more dangerous time. The politicians and special interests in Washington, DC, are directly responsible for the mess we are in. So why should we continue listening to them? It’s time to bring America back to its rightful owners—the American people. I’m not going to play the same game politicians have been playing for decades—all talk, no action, while special interests and lobbyists dictate our laws. I am shaking up the establishment on both sides of the political aisle because I can’t be bought. I want to bring America back, to make it great and prosperous again, and to be sure we are respected by our allies and feared by our adversaries. It’s time for action. Americans are fed up with politics as usual. And they should be! In this book, I outline my vision to make America great again, including: how to fix our failing economy; how to reform health care so it is more efficient, cost-effective, and doesn’t alienate both doctors and patients; how to rebuild our military and start winning wars—instead of watching our enemies take over—while keeping our promises to our great veterans; how to ensure that our education system offers the resources that allow our students to compete internationally, so tomorrow’s jobseekers have the tools they need to succeed; and how to immediately bring jobs back to America by closing our doors to illegal immigrants, and pressuring businesses to produce their goods at home. This book is my blueprint for how to Make America Great Again. It’s not hard. We just need someone with the courage to say what needs to be said. 1
Donald J. Trump considers himself as the very definition of the American success story. Yet today, he is facing 91 criminal charges. These charges are spread across his four indictments. Every person is innocent until proven guilty. That’s the law! His story also reminds me of King Nebuchadnezzar’s story and how God can bring a proud man low. Nebuchadnezzar’s experience bought him to the place where he puts his trust in the God of Daniel (Daniel 4).
Both Saul and Nebuchadnezzar were proud of heart. “Pride ends in destruction; humility ends in honor” (Prov. 18:12). The LORD detests all the proud of heart (Prov. 16:5a). My prayer for Donald Trump is that he will be humble in the sight of the Lord. I also pray for those who feverishly support him, that they will come to the knowledge of the truth. It is righteousness, and only righteousness, that makes a nation great. “Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people (Prov. 13:34).
Notes: Unless otherwise identified, scripture quotations are taken from the New American Standard Bible.
A. Francine Green is an ordained minister and the author of Daughter of the King: Possessing Your Spiritual Inheritance .
- Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again, Threshold Editions; Reprint edition (November 3, 2015)
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