Preface
Among the many items on my long list of unusual things that occurred in 2020 is the extensive publication of prophecies, visions and dreams that Donald J. Trump will enjoy a 2nd term as President of the United States. I am particularly interested in these prophecies, visions and dreams, because like many people, I voted for Donald J. Trump to be President of the United States, and like many people I was disappointed and shocked at the election results. In fact, I am not at all surprised to hear that instances of fraudulent activity have occurred, and I am immensely interested in knowing whether the fraud has risen to the level of having altered the outcome of the election not only for Donald J. Trump, but also for a host of other persons seeking a host of other political offices. I just think it's highly suspicious and curious that there would be 20% more voters voting in the 2020 election as compared to the 2016 election wherein the political parties were aggressively battling for power and votes, and while Trump secured more (nearly 5 million more) votes than the popular Obama, Biden seemed to secure even more (a crazy 7 million more) votes than Trump.
[So that you can understand my political bias here, I should note that I voted for Donald J. Trump, because I consider him to be the candidate most likely to advance the interests of God, principally including (a) blessing and advancing the interests of Israel (see Blog Entry Re Israel), (b) protecting the unborn from the ravages of abortion (see Blog Entry Re Abortion), and (c) eliminating or mitigating the nation’s advancement of the promotion of the rights of persons simply because they pursue a homosexual lifestyle (see Blog Entry Re Morality Standards). I believe that all of these matters will directly affect the blessing of God (or absence thereof, depending on the extent to which they are implemented) on our nation. Now I know that many people think that the interests of God are primarily focused on the care of the poor and the elimination of racial discrimination, and they argue that the Democratic Party is better at caring for the poor and eliminating racial discrimination; however, I would say that while I agree that the care of the poor is an important interest of God, and forgetting the argument that the Republican Party might be more effective at caring for the poor and eliminating racial discrimination, I believe that the responsibility for the care of the poor and affecting our culture to eliminate discrimination falls principally with the church--regardless of the government’s actions and regardless of which political party is in power or is trying to help the poor or eliminate discrimination. Thus, while I am happy to see the government protect the poor and helpless and act to eliminate discrimination, I see no reason to delegate to the government the responsibilities of the church. However, I don’t want to delve into politics any more than this, because it’s a side note to the concept that I am trying to address in this post.]
I think the prophecies that Donald J. Trump will be elected to serve a 2nd term as President of the United States are amazing for a number of reasons, and I want to note them (and I note that there are many others):
Prophecies and Links to YouTube Videos
Alger, Wanda - Alger Video - She describes a dream that someone had for which she provides the interpretation that Trump will be declared President of the United States just prior to Inauguration Day.
Bullock, Robin - Bullock Video - He suggested that there will be a surprise by Christmas when God makes Trump president.
Christmas, Kent - Christmas Video (hinted in the context of a variety of statements) and Christmas Video 2 (very specific) - He says that God said that the prophets have spoken in His name; and “believers” will not call them liars; you will get a gift at Christmas though it looks impossible and that we will never forget; it will come not by the law or courts but by the Holy Spirit; I God will not yield to powers lower than me; then I will raise up a church with power and boldness; I will show up and the anointing of Elijah will be released in the earth now that the enemy has appeared; they have built a gallows for the church, and it will be used against them. I’m entering into Islamic nations, and into communist nations, including China.
Cooke, Tracy - Cooke Video 1 and Cooke Video 2 - Cooke says that 7 angels came to him with specific messages; there are assassination attempts planned against the President; God has chosen Donald J. Trump; there will be a greater glory move of God after.
God Unlimited (Albert Milton) - God Unlimited Video (and Albert Milton) - Milton foretells a victory for Trump by 12/12/2020 and then generally that Donald J. Trump will be re-elected to a second term.
Harding, Luke - Harding Video - Harding experiences a vision of him anointing Trump - considered it to be like the anointing of Jehu to destroy the house of Ahab - but he doesn’t say it’s prophetic; he just wants to keep hope alive.
Hemans, John (Open Heaven Church) - Hemans Video - Donald Trump will be re-elected as President of the United States, and laws will be enacted that will enable the spread of the Gospel. The media will be exposed as corrupt.
Johnson, Jeremiah - Johnson Video - Johnson had a prophetic dream that Trump will be president; he will publicly repent if Joe Biden is sworn into office.
Kunneman, Hank - Kunneman Video - Kunneman prophesies that God will smack down many evil things; God will shake the political parties and the corruption; and we will enter into a new era; the Democratic Party will split and struggle for leadership for years; a righteous group shall arise. I don't recall that he specifically declares Trump to be voted a second term; however, there are strong implications of such in this prophecy.
Lilyband Psalmist Rhonda - Lilyband Video - Presenter has a prophetic dream that Trump won a 2nd term.
Myles, Francis - Myles Video - He foretells that white liberals will provide a surprise by voting for Donald J. Trump; they will be like the eunuchs who threw Jezebel out of the window. African Americans will also vote for Donald J. Trump. I don't recall a specific statement being made by God in this prophecy; however, there are clear implications of such.
Reed, Chris - Reed Video - Reed relates that on August 2020, he had a vision about all states looking at Philadelphia - Jesus in a vision told him to watch Philadelphia - the idea is that the change to make Trump elected as President will occur in Philadelphia.
Robertson, Pat - Robertson Video - Robertson prophesies that unprecedented civil disobedience following Trump’s swearing in; 2 assassination attempts; country torn apart; many Islamic nations attack Israel, but God defends Israel, followed by a time of at least 5 years of great peace and great revival and outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon people; this is followed by the Great Tribulation.
Scroggins, Greg - Scroggins Video - This is actually a 2nd hand account, but a clear statement that Scroggins was told by God that Donald J. Trump would remain as President of the United States; in addition, an enormous scandal will be uncovered.
Selvaraj, Sadhu Sundar - Selvaraj Video - Selvaraj saw a heavenly vision of a gathering in heaven; judgment is coming on the United States if they choose the wrong president; fire in the Midwest and a flood in the East is determined if Biden is elected. Trump should be president in order to fulfill God’s objectives for the nation. Three angels are standing with Trump who will triumph, but Selvaraj doesn’t know if triumph means that he will win the election. Trump will fulfill God’s will for the US and Israel, but the church has to pray. So the prophecy is conditioned and cautious, so it may not be a prophecy at all.
Weisberg, Rabbi Isser Z - Weisberg Video - One of many videos in which he expresses his firm belief that Donald J. Trump will be re-elected as President of the United States. He indicates his position that God has used President Trump to advance the interests of Israel, and God will continue to use him. Also, he references prophecy regarding the coming of the Messiah on or prior to the year 2027 (and probably in 2025), and he believes that President Trump will be critical to the progress of Israel towards that date.
Yoon, Chris - Yoon Video - Yoon presents strong statements regarding his understanding of what God is saying to him--that Trump will be re-elected.
Zadai, Kevin - Zadai Video - Zadai prophesies that after Trump’s reelection, greater power given to the Church; the legislative and judicial branches of the government will be cleansed. Zadai indicates that people are urged to pray.
There are many other prophets or persons who cautiously step around the concept of Donald J. Trump's re-election without actually committing to it, but as you can see, many of these above souls have substantially put a stake in the ground--some actually saying "Thus says the LORD," and others going to a far lesser standard of indicating that they had a dream, and they really believe that God is telling them that their dream indicates that God is appointing Donald J. Trump to be elected President for a second term.
Verses and Principles Applicable to False Prophets and Prophecies
I note the following verses and principles for consideration when thinking about the veracity of the above prophecies:
A. False Prophets
1. Believers are encouraged to test spirits and not merely to accept them simply because a person says, “God told me ….”
- 1 John 4:1 - “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world."
- Matthew 7:15 - “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.”
2. The test for spirits is to see whether they confess that Jesus is from God.
- 1 John 4:2-3 - “By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and now it is already in the world.”
- [This standard parallels the Old Testament standard in that it examines whether the intent is to lead people away from God:] Deuteronomy 13:1-5 - “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams. For the Lord your God is testing you, to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you shall serve him and hold fast to him. But that prophet or that dreamer of dreams shall be put to death, because he has taught rebellion against the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt and redeemed you out of the house of slavery, to make you leave the way in which the Lord your God commanded you to walk. So you shall purge the evil from your midst.”
3. A truly false prophet, who guides people away from Jesus, will be condemned.
- 2 Peter 2:1-3 - “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep."
4. The presence of false prophets is a sign of the end times.
- Matthew 24:24 - “For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.”
5. False prophets harm the church.
- 2 Peter 2:2 - “Many will follow their indecent behavior, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned.”
B. False Prophecies
1. Prophets may be speaking presumptuously for themselves and not for God, or possibly even lying, so we should listen cautiously.
- Jeremiah 23:21 - “I did not send the prophets, yet they ran; I did not speak to them, yet they prophesied.”
- Ezekiel 13:5-6 - "They see deceit and lying divination, those who are saying, ‘The Lord declares,’ when the Lord has not sent them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their word! Did you not see a false vision and tell a lying divination when you said, ‘The Lord declares,’ but it is not I who have spoken?”
2. Believers can test the truth of prophecies of prophets by determining whether they come true or not.
- Deuteronomy 18:22 - “When the prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, and the thing does not happen or come true, that is the thing which the Lord has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you are not to be afraid of him.”
- 1 Corinthians 14:29 - "Have two or three prophets speak, and have the others pass judgment."
1. Prophesying is encouraged in the Church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:39 -"Therefore, my brothers and sisters, earnestly desire to prophesy ...."
2. Prophecy is for believers and not unbelievers.
- I Corinthians 14:22b - "... prophecy is not for unbelievers, but for those who believe."
Conclusions:
A. With regard to the above prophecies about President Trump and a second term, we can see that they have not come true, and we can accordingly conclude that these persons have either lied or spoken presumptuously.
B. None of the above noted persons has suggested anything remotely close to encouraging believers to pursue or worship anyone other than Jesus Christ and God, so they do not in these videos appear to be false prophets who have as their source an evil spirit; in the worst case, they are persons who have spoken presumptuously, and their prophecies can be judged. If it is determined that these persons have spoken presumptuously, they should acknowledge their incorrect prophecies, and anything they say in the future should perhaps be suspect.
C. Believers should not prophesy presumptuously, because it could cause damage to the way of truth, the church and our awesome God.
Special Note: In watching 3 different videos of Tracy Cooke, who informs us that he saw 7 angels with messages for him, I noticed that he offers to pray for spontaneous healing of various persons in each broadcast, and each time he mentions the name of a random woman who has a tumor, and she is about to get a report that the tumor is gone from “Dr. Johnson.” Either the name Johnson is uniquely rewarded with the ability to witness amazing miracles, or we should be suspicious that something is seriously amiss with this man, and his statements warrant close scrutiny.
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