With the historic and astounding victory of Donald Trump, the progressive movement received a rebuke to its socialist strategy to topple traditional America. What’s essential now is for authentic Christ followers to demonstrate the “upside down” Kingdom lifestyle. Consider 30 Jesus principles delineating the contrast between God’s ways and those of the elitists whose ways lead to ruin.

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1. The kingdom of the world tells us that seeing is believing, but the Kingdom of God tells us that believing is seeing (John 20:20).
2. The kingdom of the world tells us to attain worldly wisdom contrary to God, but the Kingdom of God tell us to be willing to be a “fool for Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:18).
3. The kingdom of the world tells us to save our lives, but the Kingdom of God tells us to lose our lives (Matthew 16:25).
4. The kingdom of the world tells us to be first, but the Kingdom of God tells us to be last (Mark 9:35).
5. The kingdom of the world tells us to do anything to be great, but the Kingdom of God tells us to be willing to be the least (Mark 10:43).
6. The kingdom of the world tells us to strive to control, but the Kingdom of God tells us to become servants (Mark 10:43).
7. The kingdom of the world tells us to exalt ourselves, but the Kingdom of God tells us to humble ourselves (Luke 14:11).
8. The kingdom of the world tells us to take the front seat, but the Kingdom of God tells us to take a back seat (Luke 14:10).
9. The kingdom of the world tells us to promote ourselves, but the Kingdom of God tells us to count others as better than ourselves (Philippians 2:3).
10. The kingdom of the world tells us to demand much, but the Kingdom of God tells us to give much (Luke 6:38).
11. The kingdom of the world tells us make our good deeds known, but the Kingdom of God tells us to keep our good deeds secret (Matthew 6:3).
12. The kingdom of the world tells us that love is an emotion, but the Kingdom of God tells us that love is a decision (1 Corinthians 13:8).
13. The kingdom of the world tells us that love is conditional, but the Kingdom of God tells us that love is unconditional (1 Corinthians 13:8).
14. The kingdom of the world tells us to hate our enemies, but the Kingdom of God tells us to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44).
15. The kingdom of the world tells us to retaliate, but the Kingdom of God tells us to forgive (Colossians 3:13).
16. The kingdom of the world tells us to judge capriciously, but the Kingdom of God tells us to judge righteously (Matthew 7:1).
17. The kingdom of the world tells us to cover our sins, but the Kingdom of God tells us to confess our sins (Proverbs 15:33).
18. The kingdom of the world tells us to emphasize human willpower, but the Kingdom of God tells us to emphasize the Spirit of God (Zechariah 4:6).
19. The kingdom of the world tells us to set up a guaranteed annual wage, but the Kingdom of God tells us ask God for our daily bread (Matthew 6:11).
20. The kingdom of the world tells us eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die, but the Kingdom of God tells us that “man shall not live by bread alone” (Matthew 4:4).
21. The kingdom of the world tells us to drown our sorrows, but the Kingdom of God tells us to “be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).
22. The kingdom of the world tells us that things are impossible, but the Kingdom of God tells us that “all things are possible to him that believes” (Mark 9:23).
23. The kingdom of the world tells us to check the stars, but the Kingdom of God tells us to “search the scriptures” (John 5:39).
24. The kingdom of the world tells us that Scripture was written by man, but the Kingdom of God tells us that “all scripture is given by inspiration of God” (2 Timothy 3:16).
25. The kingdom of the world tells us that the Bible is outdated, but the Kingdom of God tells us that His “words will not pass away” (Matthew 24:35).
26. The kingdom of the world tells us that Jesus was a good man, but the Kingdom of God tells us that Jesus is Lord (Philippians 2:11).
27. The kingdom of the world tells us that Jesus is dead, but the Kingdom of God tells us that He is “alive forevermore!” (Revelation 1:18).
28. The kingdom of the world tells us that Jesus is not coming again, but the Kingdom of God tells us that He will come again and receive us unto Himself (John 14:3).
29. The kingdom of the world tells us that some will never worship Jesus, but the Kingdom of God tells us that “every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord” (Philippians 2:10-11).
30. The kingdom of the world tells us all religions are the same, but the Kingdom of God tells us that no man comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6).

Our Season of Opportunity

The Progressive movement and its tenets are crumbling. Now’s the time to embrace and make known the ways of King Jesus!

Jesus is the most unique person in all of human history. People tend to forget He said, “Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to turn a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and a person’s enemies will be the members of his household.” (Matthew 10:34-36)

At present the most polarizing figure on the world stage is Donald J. Trump. From the moment he came down the escalator at Trump Tower he has been under constant attack. Both Jesus and Trump “brought a sword” to their adversaries. Jesus was killed by the political/religious leaders. Donald Trump was almost assassinated, twice.

Is there another Biblical figure similar to Trump? Yes, Cyrus the Great of Persia. Trump is a great friend of Israel. So was Cyrus. God called Cyrus “…my servant Cyrus…”

Is God using Donald Trump to accomplish His purposes? Yes, just as He used the pagan king Cyrus to accomplish His purposes. What is one purpose that God is carrying out through Trump?

It has taken decades to get this country to the point where it could implode. Then a very flawed man was raised up with the slogan “Make America Great Again.” By all accounts he should have been laughed off the stage but against all odds, he won. “He (God) removes kings and appoints kings…” (Daniel 2:21). God put Donald Trump in the leadership of the most powerful country in the history of the world for such a time as this. Donald Trump is a reprieve and represents a transformational president.

Billy Graham once remarked “If God doesn’t judge America, He will owe an apology to Sodom and Gomorrah.” For years Christian leader Winkie Pratney said he believed this country was in a race between revival and judgment. In 2001 he said he believed the race was over and judgment won. Less than 2 months later we were attacked by Islamic terrorists that destroyed the World Trade Centers and thousands of lives. God didn’t cause the evil of 9/11 but He didn’t stop it either!

Recently departed Hal Lindsey stated that Israel is the center of what God is doing on the planet. Mentioned specifically in scripture are the kings of the east, the north and the south. The leader of the west eventually takes over the entire world. The leader of the west is known as “The Antichrist” (Revelation 13:16-17).

At present the leadership of the west is the United States of America.

The US represents the most “Christian” nation in the world. For the Antichrist to rule the world he has to get rid of America. Ours is a nation under judgment but it has been given a reprieve.

Being Steadfast in Prayer

The satanic attacks to bankrupt Donald Trump, jail him and assassinate him have been multiple and unceasing. He is being supernaturally undergirded by God Himself through the prayers of the people of God. As we approach the end of the age our instructions from the Master are as follows: “Watch and pray” (Mathew 26:41).

Righteous people’s attitude towards Donald Trump should primarily be to pray for him. Pray that God keeps him safe. Just as God raised up this country to put the brakes on Satan’s plan for a worldwide empire, God raised up Donald Trump to slow down His own judgment on the land.

Like never before, the remnant soldiers of God must pray for the country, pray for our leaders, pray for revival. Pray that the ultimate judgment that God brings upon America is the rapture of the church. When we (the church) leave, all righteousness in the land and the restraint of evil by the influence of the Holy Spirit goes with us.

Here’s the deal: Revivalist Leonard Ravenhill said, “The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized in the lifetime of the opportunity.” As we pray fervently for America, President-elect Trump and our leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-3), let’s move in unity to advance God’s kingdom and watch the transformative message of the gospel and God’s principles of an “upside down” Kingdom impact the United States of America today!

“These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, declaring another king, Jesus” (Acts 17:6).

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Larry Tomczak is a best-selling author of 10 books, cultural commentator of 50 years, Intercessors for America board member and a public policy advisor with Liberty Counsel. Go to www.larrytomczak.com to watch 30 amazing, free, on demand, brief videos done by some of America’s top leaders to confidently address today’s tough issues. Photo Credit: Robert McGowan on Unsplash.