Prologue:
So since President Trump came out recently and stated his position on abortion, I’ve noticed a divide happening within the Church. Some believers are saying, “Withhold your vote.”, while others are saying, “Vote for Trump regardless of where he stands.”
But who is right? Which position do we as believers choose?
The Lesser Of Two Evils
The other day, I came across a social media post made by a popular conservative Christian influencer. In the post, while proclaiming himself to be ardently pro-life, this young man stated that he is still supporting Trump in spite of Trump’s pro-abortion position, and encouraged other believers to do the same. His reasoning: that because of Biden’s extreme position on abortion, Trump is the only logical choice; kind of a “lesser of two evils” justification. The Lord highlighted the obvious contradiction in his stance, and showed me that he was attempting to have it both ways.
Something this young man may not realize is that the majority of abortions happen within the first 15 weeks of pregnancy. As someone who worked in the pro-life ministry as a client advocate and a call responder on a crisis pregnancy hotline, I can tell you that of the numerous women I spoke with, the overwhelming majority seeking abortion were within that threshold.
“Assumption”
Though Trump stated he is going to “leave it up to the states”, will he? His recent remarks indicate he won’t.
After I had finished reading that social media post, I heard the Lord say “assumption”, and I saw that many believers, like that conservative influencer, are relying on their own understanding to assess the situation, and then determine their course of action. [See: Proverbs 3: 5-6]
Joshua & The Gibeonites
Then I heard, “Inquire of the Lord”, and I was reminded of the story in Joshua 9 and the Gibeonites. The Lord had already commanded Joshua to fully drive the enemy out of the land, which Israel had begun to do with the destruction of Jericho. However, news had begun to spread amongst the other tribes about Israel’s victory. The kings of those tribes united their forces and waged a frontal assault war against the Israelites. However, the Gibeonites took another tack, and hatched a plan to deceive Israel. They disguised themselves as outsiders, who came in the name of peace.
But because Joshua did not inquire of the Lord first, and relied on his own judgment instead, they unwittingly entered an agreement with the enemy, which in turn, allowed the enemy to remain in their land. [See: Joshua 9]
The Lord brought forth that illustration to remind us that there are unforeseen consequences when we don’t inquire of the Lord for direction.
Prophetic Word: Unforeseen
Consequences
Then I heard Him say this:
Those who are encouraging retreat have relied upon the sight of their “natural man” to survey the battlefield. Thus have these soldiers concluded it to be a more prudent course of action to concede some ground now in the fight for life, for in their limited assessment, this will surely avert the enemy’s advancement. And so can these soldiers be found promoting that strategy amongst My ranks in an effort to convince their fellow brethren to align with their position, which is: that Trump must be re-elected, or else the enemy’s agenda of abortion-on-demand will once again become the law of the land.
No Longer An Ally
Yet what these soldiers have failed to see is this: that as this man named Trump stands now, he is no longer an ally in the campaign to save the preborn, and therefore, should not be considered as such. For though it appears he has abandoned the idea of a nationwide abortion consensus, in his heart he still believes that to be a reasonable choice, and as such, shall he attempt to bring about his agenda from a less obvious approach, one that shall, in the end, derive the same outcome.
The Wounds Of Betrayal
Ah, but as if wearing blinders are those soldiers who still believe that man Trump is the better option than his opponent, for they cannot see beyond the ‘here and now’, and therefore are unable to rightly conclude how another Trump presidency would unfold. For he is no longer that same man they once elected, as deep are the wounds of betrayal carried in his heart: those that can only be reconciled through the cleansing blood of Christ. However, unless healed, those wounds shall fester into a grudge, and thus work to further impair his judgment. [See: Mark 11:25]
The Deception Of The Enemy
Yet how quickly have these soldiers rushed to a conclusion and offered their recommendations based upon their limited understanding of the battlefield, and thus have they missed the counterattack the enemy has set, as they are solely focused on a ‘frontal assault’. Though I have a full view of this entire campaign, and am able to easily discern well in advance the strategies the enemy shall employ in this and every incursion he launches, still these soldiers have yet to seek My wise counsel on how to proceed. As such are they basing their decision to compromise (in essence, retreat) upon an assumption, thinking they have a full grasp on the enemy’s plans.
So just as it was with My son Joshua, who neglected to inquire of Me before making a covenant with the Gibeonites, so, too, is it with these soldiers. For the enemy has once again cleverly disguised himself as an outsider, as one who has come to make peace, in order to deceive, and thus trick not only these soldiers, but many of the majority who line My ranks into making an agreement with him, and thus allow him to remain firmly rooted in the spiritual terrain of this nation.
Change Is Not Guaranteed
As such, no deal should be struck with that man Trump. For at this point he cannot be trusted to carry out My Will, as he has indeed aligned with the agenda of darkness. And while within him there still lies the chance for change, this is not guaranteed. For like each and every human being, he remains an agent of freewill. So though I may put forth the plans I wish to accomplish in and through his life, still this man Trump must choose to agree with that destiny, as it is not etched in stone. For I may speak of the future I desire for him, but the promised outcome is conditional, and based upon continued partnership with My Will.
Cyrus, Vindication, & “The Trap”
So while he has indeed been compared to a modern day Cyrus, this is no longer true. For while Cyrus of old was not one of My people, still was he a willing vessel who sought to accomplish My Will instead of his own. Yet now is that man Trump so determined to know vindication, that this has become his main objective for winning, and as such is his heart much less pliable to My leading. For that which he counted as a loss, he is set on recovering, even if the means to accomplish it costs the countless lives of others. And so does he justify his course of action by blaming it on “the will of the people”; for if they vote for him, indeed are they agreeing with his stance on legalized abortion.
Ah but to those of My own who are sounding the alarm to retreat, do I say, “You are about to tumble right into an enemy trap! For the path of “compromise” shall only serve to embolden his forces, and thus lead to a regrettable outcome. [See: Deuteronomy 5:32; 2 Chronicles 18] Or do you not think that other national and civic leaders, those who once publicly claimed to be strong supporters of the ‘right to life’, won’t follow suit (for the majority of these men and women are driven by man’s opinion)?”
Tell Him, “NO!”
Therefore, do I say, “Abandon your plans to compromise, and hold a firm line against this man Trump and his platform of “exceptions”. Tell him “NO!”, and then stand affixed to that position. For coming into agreement with him, as he stands now, and if elected, will cost this nation more than any one of you could have rightly expected. For which of you can possibly perceive where each life that shall be lost to abortion was meant to fit into My overall plan for this nation? Are you able to determine, based on the circumstances of conception or the condition of the mother’s life, who these children shall become? The answer is: You cannot!”
Then, A Vision
[I then went into a vision and I saw a large group of people, all roughly around the same age, standing shoulder to shoulder on a map of America. Suddenly, one would disappear, then another, until there were large gaps of people missing. I then saw the negative impact their absence would have on, not only the future generations of this country, but the delay this would cause in the advancement of the Kingdom. Progress was slowed and family lines even ended.
The Lord reminded me of a story my son had shared about soccer player Cristiano Renaldo. His mother sought to abort him twice, however thankfully, she was unsuccessful. Because he was given the opportunity to live, and despite growing up in poverty, Cristiano is considered one of the most talented soccer players to ever play the game. Something you may not know, is that off the field he is known for his significant charitable giving. Which includes paying for a young child to receive life-saving brain surgery. I then saw the ripple effect that is even now occurring with each baby that is aborted. {See: “Every Life Matters”}]
“Heed This Warning”
And then the Lord continued:
Heed, then, this warning, beloved, and do not pull back from this battle. For surely it is not I who has signaled the order to retreat, nor given the command to compromise in the fight to save the preborn! Therefore, gird your loins and prepare to hold firm the line I have already established: that standard which denounces the murdering of all human life without exception. Dig your feet into this ground and do not waver, lest you, too, succumb to compromise and partner with the enemy.
Their Route Leads To Loss
Then do I say, “Hold your ground, and ignore those voices that are spreading the word that you must concede. For this order has not come from Me. Therefore, stop listening to them, for the route they are suggesting does not lead to victory, but instead shall open the way for greater loss.”
Then again do I say, “Dig your heels in and hold your ground.”