Providence

In a world that seems increasingly governed by chance and chaos, the near-miss assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump on Saturday, 7/13, at 6:11 p.m. serves as a stark reminder of the profound significance of providence in our country. This moment, aptly termed “The Shot that Almost Changed Our World,” reveals much about the underlying forces at play of good and evil in the fabric of American politics.

Our nation’s beginning was steeped in a belief in divine providence. The Founding Fathers, facing immense danger and the threat of execution for treason, invoked divine protection as they signed the Declaration of Independence. It is this same sense of providence that many believe intervened on Saturday to shift Donald Trump’s head just enough to dodge a deadly bullet. This incident, therefore, is not just a footnote in a news cycle, it resonates deeply with the character of America, a country that, depending on leadership, seems to teeter on the knife edge of destiny or ruin.

Trump’s escape is a clear expression of divine providence, echoing a sentiment deeply rooted in the American psyche. This perspective is not without controversy. MSNBC, CNN, and others attribute the miss to mere luck, fluke, even staged! However, the resonance of this event with our foundational Christian beliefs about a divinely guided history cannot be overlooked.

This incident sheds light on the enduring belief in providence among many today. Christians often view the unfolding of events as part of a divine order. This providential view sees every event, no matter how small, as part of a greater plan. That we may or may not understand.

In politics, where the unexpected has become routine, the concept of providence offers a framework to help piece together the seemingly random events of our time. Whether one sees providence as a literal truth or a metaphorical narrative, its role in shaping the American is undeniable.

As we watched the RNC and reflected on the bullet that missed Trump, we were reminded of the razor-thin margins between good and evil. This event, like the American Revolution itself, suggests that perhaps there are no coincidences in history, only moments of greater significance that compel us to ponder the deeper workings of fate, destiny, or divine will.