MAGA: Making America Godly Again

AN UNUSUAL CALLING

WARNING: Triggering statement in three…two…one. President Donald Trump was not called to just to Make America Great Again.  He was called to tear down spiritual strongholds and dark practices that have separated America from God and His blessings.  If this sounds too farfetched, keep reading. 

In the last few years alone, President Trump has endured multiple assassination attempts, multiple impeachments, numerous lawsuits, and a slew of attacks from the media and the Democrats.  While half the country and a large portion of the world may feel that this is well deserved, President Trump continues to rise above it all in an almost supernatural way as he navigates these attacks and moves forward with his agenda to Make America (and the World) Great Again.

Does President Trump know he is God’s instrument in a critical time in history?  He has said this very thing numerous times publicly.  Does he know that his actions as president, both in his first term and in his current term, are tearing down spiritual strongholds and dark practices?  I seriously doubt it. 

Regardless of whether he knows it or not, biblical history has shown that President Trump fits the mold of many biblical heroes who were unlikely vessels used by God to bring about His will.

UNLEARNING WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED

As Christians, we are called to renew our minds and unlearn the distorted values and beliefs the world has ingrained in us—values that often prioritize self, ignore righteousness, and dismiss spiritual consequences. Scripture reminds us in Romans 12:2 not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, so we may discern the will of God. What we do in the physical realm—how we speak, act, and treat others—carries weight beyond what we see. Our choices either align with the Holy Spirit or grieve Him. This includes grieving God when we fail to have the humility to trust Him when it looks like the individual, He has chosen to do His will would not have been our choice. 

The natural and spiritual are deeply intertwined; sowing in the flesh reaps corruption, but sowing in the Spirit reaps eternal life (Galatians 6:8). To walk in true authority and purpose, we must recognize that obedience, purity, and justice in our daily lives are not just moral ideals—they are spiritual acts of warfare and worship.  As Christians, we often allow natural circumstances—especially dealing with offensive or difficult people—to hinder our spiritual growth and discernment. When someone wounds us, disrespects us, or challenges our comfort, our instinct is to retreat, retaliate, or write them off. Yet, in doing so, we may miss the deeper spiritual work God is trying to accomplish through that very person, situation, or in our own lives.

Scripture is full of examples where God used imperfect, abrasive, or even antagonistic individuals to refine His people, reveal His will, or fulfill His purpose. Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, yet their betrayal positioned him to save nations. Peter rebuked Jesus, yet became a foundational leader of the Church. If we only judge by the flesh, we risk resisting what God is orchestrating in the Spirit. Spiritual maturity requires us to see beyond offense and ask, “Lord, what are You doing through this?”—because sometimes the person who frustrates us most is the one God is using to shape us deepest and is providing an answer to our most secret prayers.

UNLIKELY VESSELS

President Trump is a figure whose leadership style and results often provoke strong reactions, even among Christians. By many measures, his actions have delivered tangible outcomes—such as the reversal of Roe v. Wade, a secure border, tax reforms, deregulation, and judicial appointments—that align with conservative values and have been praised for promoting economic growth and religious liberty. However, the way he pursues these goals—marked by blunt rhetoric, personal attacks, and divisive language—can frustrate and alienate even those who support his policies. Christians, in particular, may find themselves torn between appreciating the results and grappling with the manner in which they are achieved. His approach often challenges the biblical call to humility, grace, and love, leading some believers to question whether the ends truly justify the means. This tension underscores the broader challenge of reconciling political effectiveness with spiritual integrity.

But is this so different from biblical examples? King David and the Apostle Paul are profound examples of how God chooses the unlikely to fulfill His divine purposes. David was a shepherd boy, the youngest and least expected among his brothers, overlooked even by his own father when Samuel came to anoint a king. Yet God saw beyond his humble status and chose him because of his heart. Though David later committed grievous sins—including adultery and murder—he remained a man after God’s own heart because he repented deeply and pursued God passionately. His life reminds us that God does not measure worth by human standards of status or perfection, but by the posture of the heart. Through David, God established a royal lineage that would ultimately lead to our Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Paul, formerly known as Saul, was a zealous persecutor of Christians, feared and hated by the early church. By human standards, he was the last person anyone would expect to become a pillar of the faith. But God met him on the road to Damascus, radically transformed his life, and used him to spread the gospel across the known world. Paul’s past didn’t disqualify him—it became a testimony of God’s grace and power. He wrote much of the New Testament, planted churches, and endured immense suffering for the sake of Christ. Both David and Paul show us that God delights in using the broken, the flawed, and the overlooked to accomplish His will, proving that His strength is made perfect in our weakness.

Like King David and Paul, when we examine President Trump’s outcomes to his policies, particularly regarding religious liberty, a different picture emerges. His administration has taken significant steps to protect and promote faith expression.  Just recently, he made it possible for federal workers to openly share their beliefs, established a Religious Liberty Commission, as well as a White House Faith Office. These initiatives have created space for Christians to live out their convictions more freely in public life.

Rather than getting caught up in the man or his methods, we must discern the spiritual opportunities his results may unlock—opportunities for revival, bold witness, and a renewed presence of faith in the public square. In doing so, we shift our focus from offense to obedience, recognizing that God can use even unconventional vessels to pave the way for spiritual awakening.

SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLES UNLOCKED

Scripture makes it clear that our actions in the physical realm carry weight in the spiritual. Galatians 6:7 reminds us, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” This principle of sowing and reaping reveals that our choices—whether righteous or sinful—produce consequences that extend beyond the moment.  Some of you may be saying Amen and this verse and everything you have said prior applies to President Trump.  But what happens if we take a step back to see the bigger picture?  What if we step away from his abrasive approach and rhetoric?  What if instead we look at what is being undone in the spiritual through his actions?  What would we see?  Are we missing out on a great thing in place of an okay thing?

Throughout Scripture, God’s response to the shedding of innocent blood is one of deep sorrow, righteous anger, and divine justice. From the blood of Abel crying out from the ground in Genesis to the prophetic warnings in Isaiah and Jeremiah, God consistently reveals that innocent blood defiles the land and provokes His judgment. He views such acts not merely as crimes against individuals but as violations of His moral order and covenant with humanity. In Deuteronomy 19:10 and Numbers 35, God commands that bloodshed must be addressed through justice, lest the land become polluted. The spiritual consequence is profound: the land itself bears witness to the injustice, and without repentance and restitution, it remains cursed and unhealed.

In Jeremiah 7:31, God expresses His horror, saying, “They have built the high places of Topheth…to burn their sons and daughters in the fire—something I did not command, nor did it enter my mind.” Because of such abominations, God brought judgment upon Israel and Judah, allowing their cities to be destroyed and their people taken into exile (2 Kings 17:17-18). These passages reveal that the shedding of innocent blood, especially that of children, provoked divine wrath and led to national devastation.

For nations that permit or perpetuate the shedding of innocent blood—whether through war crimes, systemic injustice, abortion, or unchecked violence—the ramifications are both spiritual and societal. Biblically, such nations risk divine judgment, loss of favor, and eventual downfall. The prophets often warned that cities and kingdoms built on bloodshed would face desolation. Beyond the spiritual consequences, there are tangible effects: societal unrest, moral decay, and generational trauma. When justice is ignored and life is devalued, the very foundation of a nation begins to erode. Yet, Scripture also offers hope—if a nation humbles itself, seeks forgiveness, and turns from its ways, God is merciful to heal the land and restore righteousness.

"If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." – 2 Chronicles 7:14

This verse isn’t just a historical statement—it’s a timeless invitation. It reminds us that healing begins with humility knowing we do not see what God sees.  It tells us that healing in the natural world begins when we turn away from wicked ways that open us to spiritual judgement.

POWER OF BLOOD

In ancient Judaism, blood was seen as the life force (Leviticus 17:11), and shedding it symbolized the seriousness of sin. Hebrews 9:22 echoes this by saying, “Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”   In both these instances, animal sacrifice was a physical representation of the price we had to pay for our sins.  God however viewed the shedding of Abel’s blood by Cain as a deeply grievous and unjust act. In Genesis 4:10, after Cain murdered his brother, God confronted him, saying: “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.” This powerful statement reveals that Abel’s spilled blood was not silent—it symbolically cried out for justice, indicating that God hears and responds to innocent suffering and the shedding of blood.

Rather than ignoring the crime, God addressed it directly. He cursed Cain, saying the ground that received Abel’s blood would no longer yield its strength to him, and Cain would become a restless wanderer on the earth (Genesis 4:11–12). Yet even in judgment, God showed mercy: when Cain feared for his life, God placed a protective mark on him to prevent others from killing him (Genesis 4:15). This balance of justice and mercy underscores God's deep concern for human life and His unwillingness to let violence go unanswered.

So what does this have to do with President Trump and his policies?  During President Trump’s presidency and into his second term, his policies significantly impacted abortion access in the United States, largely by restricting it. His administration reinstated the Mexico City Policy, which blocks U.S. foreign aid to organizations that discuss or provide abortions, and he signed executive orders enforcing the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding for abortion services. Domestically, Trump rolled back Biden-era protections, including rescinding rules that allowed abortions at VA hospitals. 

What about securing the United States border?  What does that have to do with the shedding of innocent blood?  President Trump’s border security policies during his second term have been among the most aggressive in U.S. history. On his first day back in office in January 2025, he declared a national emergency at the southern border and issued executive orders to reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy, end catch-and-release, and resume construction of the border wall. His administration also invoked an “invasion” proclamation to suspend asylum protections, summarily deport migrants, and restrict entry based on public health and criminal background criteria. These measures were backed by the Big Beautiful Bill, which allocated billions for border infrastructure, surveillance technology, and thousands of new Border Patrol and ICE agents.

Since these policies took effect, illegal border crossings have dropped dramatically. In July 2025, Border Patrol recorded just 4,600 migrant encounters—the lowest monthly total ever reported. Crime rates have also declined. According to FBI data and independent analyses, violent crime fell nationwide in 2024 and continued to drop in 2025. Homicides are down 17% compared to the same period in 2024, with similar declines in aggravated assault, sexual assault, and carjackings. 

So what does this have to do with the spiritual world?  Reducing acts like abortion and murder—both which are forms of innocent bloodshed—can have profound spiritual impact. When a society turns toward protecting life, it aligns more closely with divine principles of justice, mercy, and sanctity. This shift invites reconciliation to God, healing, peace, and blessing upon the land, not just in moral terms but in spiritual renewal. It reflects a collective repentance and a desire to honor life, which opens the door for God’s favor to return and for communities to flourish in righteousness and harmony.

CONCLUSION

President Trump's approach often marked by blunt rhetoric, confrontational tactics, and a departure for political norms—can make it difficult for some to publicly support him, even when they agree with his goals. His style has drawn criticism for being divisive and lacking humility. Yet, for others, the results of his actions—particularly his strong stance on pro-life policies and his efforts to protect religious freedom—resonates deeply with biblical principles and align with Scripture to value life and protect the innocent.

President Trump continues to amaze and confound supporters and enemies alike. He was the first sitting president to attend the March for Life and he implemented policies aimed at reducing abortion, which defends the sanctity of life.  His securing of the border not only has reduced the shedding of innocent blood; other crimes have dramatically dropped providing for a safer country.

President Trump’s results are clearly aligned with God's command to protect the shedding of innocent blood and uphold justice. So while some will disapprove of his methods, there is no question that the spiritual weight of his policies far outweighs the discomfort of his methods, prompting a complex but sincere endorsement rooted in faith rather than personality.