The question on the minds of some Christians today is whether Donald Trump’s election in 2024 delayed the unfolding of end-time events foretold in the Bible. With his decisive actions, such as withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization, there is a growing discussion that Trump may have disrupted the globalist agenda—an agenda some view as a precursor to the prophesied One World Government. Could his presidency have granted the world a brief reprieve from the Great Tribulation?
One of Trump’s most significant actions was his executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the WHO, citing its “mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, and other global health crises, its failure to adopt urgently needed reforms and its inability to demonstrate independence from the inappropriate political influence of WHO member states.” The order further stated that the U.S. would “pause the future transfer of any United States Government funds, support or resources to the WHO” and would “recall and reassign United States Government personnel or contractors working in any capacity with the WHO.”
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Many Christians see organizations like the WHO as part of a larger globalist movement, aligning with biblical warnings of a coming One World Government under the control of the Antichrist. Trump’s decision to cut ties with such an entity may have interrupted this agenda—at least for the time being.
Biblical Precedents for Delayed Judgment
Throughout the Bible, we see examples of God postponing judgment in response to prayer, intercession and repentance. Could this be a modern parallel of such an event? Here are three biblical examples of judgement delayed.
- Nineveh’s Repentance (Jon. 3:4-10)
- When Jonah warned Nineveh of impending destruction, the people repented and turned to God. Scripture says, “God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented of the disaster that He had declared He would bring upon them” (Jon. 3:10). Their collective repentance stayed God’s hand, offering a clear example of how divine judgment can be postponed.
- King Hezekiah’s Prayer (2 Kings 20:1-6)
- When Hezekiah was told he would die, he turned to God in prayer. God responded, “I have heard your prayer and have seen your tears; surely I will heal you” (2 Kings 20:5), extending his life by 15 years.
- Moses’ Intercession for Israel (Ex. 32:7-14)
- After Israel’s sin with the golden calf, God intended to destroy them. However, Moses’ intercession led God to relent, sparing the nation and giving them another chance.
These examples, and many others, demonstrate a pattern—when God’s people pray and seek His face, judgment can be postponed. Could it be that the fervent prayers of believers across the United States before the 2024 election resulted in a God-ordained delay of end-time events?
The Power of Prayer and Trump’s Election
Before Trump’s historic victory, millions of Christians gathered in prayer, seeking God’s intervention for the nation. Massive prayer movements and calls for national repentance were seen across the country. Many believe their intercession played a role in his unexpected win. If history and Scripture teach us anything, it’s that prayer can shift the course of nations.
A Temporary Reprieve?
While Trump’s actions may have temporarily disrupted globalist plans, the question remains—was his presidency a divine intervention, a pause button on the prophetic timeline? The Bible makes it clear that the end times will come, but it also reminds us that God’s timing is influenced by His people’s prayers and actions.
As believers, we must remain vigilant in prayer, interceding for our leaders and seeking God’s mercy on our nation and the world. Whether Trump’s election delayed the inevitable or not, we know that prayer has the power to shape history. The challenge now is to pray fervently and stand firm in faith, knowing that God’s ultimate plan will unfold in His perfect timing while fulfilling the Great Commission.
Only time will tell whether Trump’s presidency was a momentary pause in the march toward the Great Tribulation, but the precedent set in Scripture suggests it is indeed possible.
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.