By Dr. John T. Wulu, Jr. & Amb. Rev. Ladi Peter Thompson
Divine communication often arrives not with thunder, but in subtle, seemingly ordinary moments that require spiritual discernment. One such moment occurred on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the White House, when U.S. President Donald Trump hosted leaders from five African nations—Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal.
What began as a routine diplomatic event quickly turned into something far more significant—especially for Liberia.
President Trump praised the countries for their rich natural resources, cultural vibrancy, and strategic importance. But it was an unscripted exchange with Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai that revealed a deeper message.
Turning to President Boakai, Trump remarked:
“Such good English! Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Were you educated? Where?”
To the casual observer, it may have seemed like a simple comment. But to the spiritually attuned, it was more than that—it was a divine prompt. While some critics and media outlets misinterpreted the moment as patronizing, those with discernment recognized it as a prophetic signal. President Boakai responded with dignity and composure, and Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, later affirmed that no offense was taken.
At a prayer meeting in Maryland, USA, shortly afterward, Bishop Dr. Manon Gurley of Tabernacle Church lifted the moment in prayer, urging Liberians not to miss what she called a “divine distinction.” Citing 1 Corinthians 1:27-“God uses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise”-she emphasized that what appeared to be a diplomatic misstep may in fact have been a spiritual awakening, signaling that Liberia’s moment of divine favor had arrived.
A Nation Chosen for Purpose
This was not a political accident-it was a Kairos moment, a window of divine opportunity.
But with every open door comes responsibility. Liberia must guard against reactionary voices disguised as wisdom and instead embrace spiritual clarity over political calculation.
As one thinker put it, “The most important part of communication is hearing what isn’t said.” Trump’s remark, perhaps unintended, emphasized something profound: Liberia’s Anglophone identity and deep historical ties to the United States set it apart in this group of nations.
This was not just geopolitics. It was divine alignment.
Liberia’s Prophetic Role
Liberia’s founding in 1822 by the American Colonization Society was no coincidence.
The nation was birthed with a dual purpose: to serve as a haven for freed African Americans and to become a light to the continent-spreading freedom, moral leadership, and religious liberty.
Liberia’s mission was always bigger than its borders. And now, after decades of trials and transition, that calling is being reawakened.
But this future cannot be built by looking backward. Liberia must now step boldly into a visionary path-one guided by principled, spirit-led, and innovative leadership.
From Aid to Alignment
As Rev. Dr. George Zorbah of the All-Grassroots Pastors Association stated, “Liberia does not need handouts!” This echoes President Trump’s emphasis on shifting from aid to trade-a policy position that, whether intentional or not, resonates with divine strategy.
Liberia-with its vast natural wealth and a population of six million-has the potential to become one of Africa’s most peaceful, prosperous, and progressive republics.
Nearly 45% of its population is under the age of 15, placing the country at a critical demographic and spiritual tipping point.
A Call to Action
This moment calls not only for gratitude to God but also for strategic engagement. Liberia must follow up with concrete partnerships, particularly with U.S. leaders, to pivot from historic dependency to visionary collaboration.
Liberia’s story must now be told-not as a tale of struggle and recovery, but as a testimony of destiny, rooted in shared values and a spiritual bridge between Africa and the West.
Reviving the American Dream-Liberian Style
The American Dream was never meant to be exclusive to the United States. It is a universal ideal, inspired by divine truths. Liberia was conceived as the African expression of that dream-a land of liberty, faith, and possibility.
As Trump noted, “We speak the same language.” That remark was more than linguistic, it was symbolic and spiritual. It pointed to shared heritage, vision, and destiny.
Walking Through the Open Door
This is Liberia’s Kairos moment, a divine appointment that must not be missed.
The door has been opened. The world may know Liberia’s past, but it has yet to see her glorious future.
That future won’t be defined by aid or pity, but by trade, innovation, faith, and bold leadership.
It’s time for Liberia to rise, not just as a nation, but as a beacon—a testimony to what happens when destiny meets divine timing.
