In the wake of Donald Trump’s second presidential victory, some may question if it’s time to reconsider our stance on prophetic voices that spoke so boldly about his return to power. Did they get it right in the end, and if so, does this mean they’re owed an apology from those who doubted? While Trump’s return to the presidency marks a momentous event, it doesn’t validate the specific prophecies that stirred so much controversy. In fact, many of these prophecies faltered on key details, and, more concerningly, ventured into realms of conspiracy and vain imaginations.
Most of the prophetic words circulating prophesied not only a second term but consecutive terms. They portrayed Trump as a leader divinely mandated to maintain office without interruption, guiding America through four continuous years that were supposed to bring national renewal. Yet, this prophecy did not unfold as anticipated. What’s more, the fervor surrounding Trump’s role in America’s future became entangled with nationalism and led some to put their hope in a political outcome rather than in the unshakeable kingdom of God. Prophets who pandered to these expectations may have mistaken the whispers of their own desires for the still, small voice of the Lord.
In January, I felt the Lord speak a clear warning: “If you put your hope in this election, you’ll be sorely disappointed.” This word has proven prophetic in a deeper sense. While Trump may have reclaimed the presidency, if our hope was invested in a political savior, then we have missed the mark. God’s ways are not man’s ways, and He desires that our faith rests solely in Him.
This moment calls for humility, not triumphalism. Though Trump secured the election, I find myself without peace over his presidency. His return to office brings a reminder of the divisions that still persist in our nation and the pride that threatens to consume even the Body of Christ. This isn’t a time to gloat or declare victory over a “win.” It’s a time to humble ourselves yet again, to recognize that we’ve perhaps sought political power at the expense of purity and faithfulness.
It is critical, then, to ask ourselves a sobering question: Did we, as the Body of Christ, fall into a trap of placing our confidence in an earthly king? Were we drawn in by powerful rhetoric and fervent prophecies that failed to recognize the gentle nudge of the Spirit calling us to focus on the eternal kingdom? Have we confused patriotism with divine mandate, assuming that God’s will must align with our national interests?
Trump’s re-election reminds us that God’s purposes are unfolding, but not always in the ways we expect. Instead of doubling down on predictions and imagined victories, this is a call to reflect, to ask ourselves what God is doing in our hearts and communities. It’s time to lay down any false sense of security in human leadership and embrace the path of humility that Christ modeled.
In the end, we owe no apology for questioning words that pandered to conspiracy and human ambition. Instead, we owe God our complete and undivided devotion, a repentance for any misplaced hope, and a renewed commitment to seek His will above all. For in this era, as in every age, the true power of the Kingdom comes not through political success but through lives transformed by the humble, sacrificial love of Christ.
Pastor Jacob Biswell