The turnaround of American culture since Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election is an astonishing phenomenon.
People are now courageously proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ, while in years past many had been wary of doing so thanks in part to the “cancel culture” that has infected American society.
Now, the name of Jesus is being declared far and wide, and in the most unlikely places.
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It is no surprise that the Ultimate Fighting Championship sector is predominantly pro-Trump. He gets standing ovations and chants of “Trump! Trump! Trump!” at every fight night he attends, so when heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones gave President-elect Trump a shout-out, danced in Trump’s style and even gave him the championship belt to hold, it seemed very in place for the event.
Yet when Jones, who has had a history of suspensions and struggles at the top of the mixed-martial arts world outside of the ring, publicly and boldly declared his faith in Jesus Christ, the world listened.
While being interviewed inside the Octagon by none other than Joe Rogan after his victory over Stipe Miocic, Jones lifted Jesus above himself after his win.
God bless Jon Jones.
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"While everybody's cheering and so happy, I want to acknowledge Jesus Christ." pic.twitter.com/gYp6Nni7vw
“While everybody’s cheering and so happy, I want to acknowledge Jesus Christ,” Jones says. “I tell you what, man, I cannot take credit for a gift like this, man.
“I really owe it all to Him,” he continues.
Not content with just thanking Jesus for the victories he had accrued throughout his storied UFC career, Jones went on to encourage the millions watching, and even more who would watch later, that they are not alone.
“I know that there’s millions of people around the world watching right now,” Jones shares. “I just want to let you guys know that Jesus loves you so much.”
We live in a world where we must choose a side. We are either going to be on the side of Jesus Christ, or we will be on the side that is against Him.
Jones has chosen, in front of millions of people worldwide, to publicly declare the goodness of Jesus Christ. We know what awaits those who choose to follow in Jones’ footsteps because of the words of Jesus in Matthew 10:32-33, and what awaits those who deny His Lordship:
“Whoever will confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever will deny Me before men, him will I also deny before My Father who is in heaven.”
Pray that the words Jones shared will resonate with audiences worldwide, and that they heed this declaration and accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
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