The following article was composed by my dear Iranian friend, Paymaneh Sabet. Paymaneh is a Christian, a journalist, and a human rights activist who has been living in Malaysia for more than a decade as a refugee. I met her on Facebook in 2014 and featured her stories in my self-published book, "The Cross in the Desert."
Paymaneh has written many articles about the struggles of Iranians that I have read on my "Cross in the Desert podcast. We meet several times throughout the year online to pray for the people of Iran. Unfortunately, The U.N. Refugee Program has not been very kind to my Iranian friend. She has been stranded in Malaysia without basic human rights and unable to earn a living for the past 13 years. If Paymaneh leaves her residence to go out publicly, she can be arrested by the police and face possible deportation back to Iran which would be a death sentence.
Paymaneh's latest article is dedicated to President Trump, who during his first term was a powerful voice for the people of Iran. She writes with passion, a deeply personal letter encouraging President Trump to be a world-changer
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Welcome to the future of Iran, President Trump!
I don't need to emphasize how profoundly joyful true Iranians feel about your inauguration. Freedom is ultimately in God's hands, just as redemption and salvation are the final goals of His kingdom. While you are not the ultimate governor, for Christ alone reigns supreme, you are His instrument, a vessel in His divine plan. Just as God used Persia to liberate Israel from captivity, He now seems to be using you and Prime Minister Netanyahu to not only bring hope to Iranians but more importantly, to open the doors for the gospel.
The spiritual condition in Iran is dire, yet paradoxically, it is fertile ground. Thousands are seeking the truth, yearning for the light that only Christ can provide. The veil of deception is lifting as Islam reveals its true face to many. This is not mere coincidence, it is God's providence. In this critical hour, the doors to the gospel remain shut within Iran, but the hunger for truth is undeniable.
President Trump, you have been chosen and protected by God to make the United States a beacon of hope and help illuminate the world alongside other vessels of His will, such as Prime Minister Netanyahu and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. While I refrain from declaring him King, I deeply love and pray for his leadership, as the Iranian people deserve a leader who leads with justice and truth, not merely a temporary leader after the revolution. I have only one vote and cannot decide on behalf of millions of Iranians, but I truly desire for him to be the king of Iran.
The battle we face is not just political or worldly, it is a spiritual warfare. The government of my occupied homeland, along with its proxies, may not be the Antichrist, but they undoubtedly stand against our Lord and His truth. This resistance is not merely against a nation, it is against God's chosen people, Israel, and the very foundation of His kingdom. Yet even amidst the chaos, we find purpose, to reveal the truth to those who seek it, to expose the true nature of His enemies, and to stand firm in the faith.
President Trump, God has always had plans for Iranians. The proof is etched in history. King Cyrus released Israel from captivity, the Persians built the second temple, and the three wise men who visited and presented gifts to the baby Jesus were Persian. These moments remind us of the profound role Persians have played in God's divine narrative.
Welcome President Trump, to a world riddled with chaos, where doubt clouds vision and war-loving powers manipulate lives. Welcome to a world of bias, discrimination, and injustice. Here, organizations that claim to champion human rights, instead oppress, leaving refugees hungry, homeless, and stripped of dignity for over a decade. They behave as though they own the very breath and life of the oppressed, telling us to be grateful merely for being alive.
Welcome to a world where humanitarian aid sometimes comes wrapped in the guise of weapons for terrorists. A world where leaders claim to stand with oppressed peoples yet deal cordially with tyrannical regimes. A world where critical decisions were made by those who hide cruel intentions behind masks of righteousness. This is a world deeply in need of divine intervention and courageous vessels to carry out God's will.
I believe you, prime Minister Netanyahu, and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi can, by God's grace, help bring about a world where people live securely and freely. A world where individuals are no longer consumed by daily struggles but are free to see, hear, and embrace the truth. Together, as vessels of God's justice and mercy, you can restore hope and light to nations shrouded in darkness.
President Trump. may you find wisdom and strength in the Lord, for the task ahead is monumental. But with Christ as the cornerstone and His truth as the guiding light, even the impossible becomes possible. May your leadership pave the way for a brighter future, one that glorifies God and brings peace to a world in desperate need.
