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A Christian Pastor’s Analysis
of the U.S. Election Drama
By: Dr. James Dobson
Is Trump good for America?
I mentioned Sunday that
I would speak on this next week.
Unfortunately, I found that
I was shoehorning this topic
into my planned message.
To properly present
what I want to speak on Sunday,
I may have to leave the Donald out of it!
But let me take a minute
for those that wonder
and
give some of my thoughts.
When I first heard that Trump
was entering the race last year,
I told my wife that perhaps
it was a good thing
for the party and America.
I knew that
he was not a "saint,"
but I thought that
he would be like
a bull in a china shop.
He is a disrupter
and
I believe America could use
a fresh thinker
especially in the political arena.
I didn't think he would get the nomination,
but that he would shake up politics as usual.
I was correct on the shaking up!
Lance Wallnau likens him
to a biblical Cyrus.
Someone who is dynamically used of God
even though not perceived by many
as a God follower.
God has used many people in history
that I would probably not like
or agree with.
I’m not sure I would have liked
all the disciples,
or David,
or Moses.
Somehow, God did not seem compelled
to consult with me
on His choices!
I have always admired Winston Churchill.
He is seen as one of the greatest national leaders
in the 20th century.
Last year, I had the privilege
of going through the War Museum in London.
Winston is a key feature.
His life is controversial.
He was not always celebrated
as a great leader.
He was a bombastic,
cigar smoking,
at times crude,
even misogynistic leader.
It is alleged that
he told off color stories
to his children before bedtime!
A woman once told him
he was disgustingly drunk.
His response was
"My dear, you are disgustingly ugly,
but tomorrow I shall be sober
and you will still be ugly!"
There are many websites that
discuss the outlandish comments
and activities of this great world leader.
But, he had exactly what was needed
to stop Hitler
at the Channel,
to rouse a nation
to never give up
and
to partner with America
to find final victory in Europe.
You probably wouldn't want him
as your pastor,
maybe not even your father,
but he was the right leader
for that moment
in England's history.
Such a brazen man that would go
up to the roof of his quarters
in central London and smoke cigars
as Hitler’s air force bombed all around him.
I’m not sure I would have voted for him....
but he was the right man!
I think it would be awesome
to have a righteous leader,
one that understood the intricacies of the economy,
health care,
defense,
immigration,
with great sensitivity to religious institutions,
a heart for the poor,
a vision for the future.
If that leader was a praying person,
formidable in the word of God
and loved the local church,
I would rejoice!
I do not think that is the choice
we will have in November.
Instead...
we will look for someone
who is imperfect,
yet will fit the times
we are living in.
Particularly,
that ‘whoever’ we vote for,
will be someone
who might possibly have
the opportunity
to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices.
That could radically shape our culture in America
for the next 30 years.
The America of our grandchildren
could be very different....
and that may not be good.
We cannot stand on the sidelines.
A non-vote is a passive vote
for a direction we may very well regret.
So...is Donald Trump good for America?
I honestly believe that he has been already.
He has shaken the political system.
Do his comments offend me?
At times!
Do I agree with all he says?
Not at all!
But could he be a “Cyrus”
being raised up by God
to preserve America?
Nobody liked Gen. Patton,
but he sure WAS an instrument
of the United States
for the right things.
This I know.
I will vote for the best chance for America.
I will pray for our leaders as I have already.
In the end -
God will continue to be my source
and my hope.
I do believe that God
has had a hand in America's history.
I hope and pray that
He will also have a saving hand
in America’s future.
I shudder
when I think of the caliber
of HILLARY’S APPOINTEES.
GOD help us.
There are two ways to be fooled.
One is to believe
what isn't true;
the other is to refuse
to believe what is true.
~~Soren Kierkegaard
1813-1855
of the U.S. Election Drama
By: Dr. James Dobson
Is Trump good for America?
I mentioned Sunday that
I would speak on this next week.
Unfortunately, I found that
I was shoehorning this topic
into my planned message.
To properly present
what I want to speak on Sunday,
I may have to leave the Donald out of it!
But let me take a minute
for those that wonder
and
give some of my thoughts.
When I first heard that Trump
was entering the race last year,
I told my wife that perhaps
it was a good thing
for the party and America.
I knew that
he was not a "saint,"
but I thought that
he would be like
a bull in a china shop.
He is a disrupter
and
I believe America could use
a fresh thinker
especially in the political arena.
I didn't think he would get the nomination,
but that he would shake up politics as usual.
I was correct on the shaking up!
Lance Wallnau likens him
to a biblical Cyrus.
Someone who is dynamically used of God
even though not perceived by many
as a God follower.
God has used many people in history
that I would probably not like
or agree with.
I’m not sure I would have liked
all the disciples,
or David,
or Moses.
Somehow, God did not seem compelled
to consult with me
on His choices!
I have always admired Winston Churchill.
He is seen as one of the greatest national leaders
in the 20th century.
Last year, I had the privilege
of going through the War Museum in London.
Winston is a key feature.
His life is controversial.
He was not always celebrated
as a great leader.
He was a bombastic,
cigar smoking,
at times crude,
even misogynistic leader.
It is alleged that
he told off color stories
to his children before bedtime!
A woman once told him
he was disgustingly drunk.
His response was
"My dear, you are disgustingly ugly,
but tomorrow I shall be sober
and you will still be ugly!"
There are many websites that
discuss the outlandish comments
and activities of this great world leader.
But, he had exactly what was needed
to stop Hitler
at the Channel,
to rouse a nation
to never give up
and
to partner with America
to find final victory in Europe.
You probably wouldn't want him
as your pastor,
maybe not even your father,
but he was the right leader
for that moment
in England's history.
Such a brazen man that would go
up to the roof of his quarters
in central London and smoke cigars
as Hitler’s air force bombed all around him.
I’m not sure I would have voted for him....
but he was the right man!
I think it would be awesome
to have a righteous leader,
one that understood the intricacies of the economy,
health care,
defense,
immigration,
with great sensitivity to religious institutions,
a heart for the poor,
a vision for the future.
If that leader was a praying person,
formidable in the word of God
and loved the local church,
I would rejoice!
I do not think that is the choice
we will have in November.
Instead...
we will look for someone
who is imperfect,
yet will fit the times
we are living in.
Particularly,
that ‘whoever’ we vote for,
will be someone
who might possibly have
the opportunity
to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices.
That could radically shape our culture in America
for the next 30 years.
The America of our grandchildren
could be very different....
and that may not be good.
We cannot stand on the sidelines.
A non-vote is a passive vote
for a direction we may very well regret.
So...is Donald Trump good for America?
I honestly believe that he has been already.
He has shaken the political system.
Do his comments offend me?
At times!
Do I agree with all he says?
Not at all!
But could he be a “Cyrus”
being raised up by God
to preserve America?
Nobody liked Gen. Patton,
but he sure WAS an instrument
of the United States
for the right things.
This I know.
I will vote for the best chance for America.
I will pray for our leaders as I have already.
In the end -
God will continue to be my source
and my hope.
I do believe that God
has had a hand in America's history.
I hope and pray that
He will also have a saving hand
in America’s future.
I shudder
when I think of the caliber
of HILLARY’S APPOINTEES.
GOD help us.
There are two ways to be fooled.
One is to believe
what isn't true;
the other is to refuse
to believe what is true.
~~Soren Kierkegaard
1813-1855
