I am the chosen one!!!

[unworthyservant]

I know that many ancient cultures imbued their rulers with Godly attributes if not believed that they were indeed deities. I just saw our President, Mr. Trump, on the news with his eyes lifted to the skies and his hands reaching toward the heavens. This is what he said " I AM THE CHOSEN ONE!"

[BeauJangles]

8 minutes ago, unworthyservant said:

I just saw our President, Mr. Trump, on the news with his eyes lifted to the skies and his hands reaching toward the heavens. This is what he said " I AM THE CHOSEN ONE!"

I'll have to watch for that on the five o' clock news coming up in a few minutes. Perhaps it's wishful thinking for a re-election? 

Edited August 21, 2019 by BeauJangles

[Jayne]

Well, here's the actual context of what he said.  And here's the link to the video.  He wasn't lifting his eyes to the sky with his hands raised.  His hands were out in front of him the whole three minutes he was talking about China and taking them on financially.

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/08/21/trump_i_am_the_chosen_one_to_take_on_china.html

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Wednesday during an impromptu press conference on the White House lawn, President Trump explained why he launched a trade war against China.

"Because China has been ripping us off for many years. President Clinton, President Bush, and President Obama, and others should have done this long before me," the president said. "Somebody had to do it, so I'm taking on China. I am the chosen one."

"I was put here by people to do a great job," he added.

 

Perhaps a poor chose of words considering his arrogance.  But it didn't bother me as he was not calling himself THE Chosen One.

[ReneeIW]

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Edited August 24, 2019 by ReneeIW

[unworthyservant]

46 minutes ago, Jayne said:

Well, here's the actual context of what he said.  And here's the link to the video.  He wasn't lifting his eyes to the sky with his hands raised.  His hands were out in front of him the whole three minutes he was talking about China and taking them on financially.

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/08/21/trump_i_am_the_chosen_one_to_take_on_china.html

Perhaps a poor chose of words considering his arrogance.  But it didn't bother me as he was not calling himself THE Chosen One.

I just saw a short bit and was quoting what I heard. Thanks for the context but I still think that's a bad way to make any point. If he wasn't declaring himself to be "The Chosen One"  then he must be using  using the phrase in a  flippant or mocking way. Either way, I don't care for it. BTW, I went there and watched the entire video and you are correct that he had his hands in that position several times but when he made that statement is the ONLY time he turned his eyes toward heaven.

[Kristin]

God does say He appoints rulers and He takes them down at His discretion. Every president has been the appointed one for that time. Trump is indeed appointed, or “chosen” by God for this time. It’s ok. Let it be. 

Edited August 22, 2019 by Kristin

[ReneeIW]

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Edited August 24, 2019 by ReneeIW

[unworthyservant]

2 minutes ago, Kristin said:

God does say He appoints rulers and He takes them down at His discretion. Every president has been the appointed one for that time. Trump is indeed appointed, or “chosen” by God for this time. It’s ok. Let it be. 

Amen! I just wanted to post what I saw and didn't make any judgements of the man. In reply to a post, I mentioned that I think it's a bad way to make any point and while I stand by that statement I agree, in God's overall plan it's OK. God not only knew that he was going to say that for all eternity, He knows the intent and He indeed has his reasons for giving power to those to whom he does. There's an old saying that goes "Those who desire political power are generally those whom we should least trust to wield it." So, I'll just trust God and His plan because He wields power many times greater than political power.

[ayin jade]

6 minutes ago, ReneeIW said:

I also don’t remember Christian Conservatives saying this about Obama. 

There were some. 

 

 

[Jayne]

15 minutes ago, ReneeIW said:

Was there an election process when God said this?

I also don’t remember Christian Conservatives saying this about Obama. 

I do.  I was one of them.  God is sovereign.  He allows the good and the bad leaders for his purposes.  I didn't vote for Obama either time, but I acknowledged that God had him there for a reason.

Sometimes that reason is judgment of a people entrenched in sin.