"From King Nebuchadnezzar. To the people of every province, nation, and language in the world. I wish you peace and prosperity. I am pleased to write to you about the miraculous signs and amazing things the Most High God did for me. His miraculous signs are impressive. He uses his power to do amazing things. His kingdom is an eternal kingdom. His power lasts from one generation to the next." Daniel 4: 1-3
Everyday we hear the news of more trouble between the nations. The war is spreading and just the fear of who might do what...is bringing more nations into the picture of wanting to "protect" themselves from what they deem to be "evil empires" out of control. Is there hope for us in this age? Is there hope our leaders will change and we will ever be able to live in peace?
For those of us who believe in the Saviour of the world, Jesus, we know that one day He will rule the nations and there will be peace. Scripture says that the whole earth will be filled with the glory of God and learn of His ways. When and how will this happen? Many have written how it will be...but I think we may be surprised that it doesn't come to pass in the way recent books and movies have portrayed the end!
Take the time to read Daniel 4 today. Here's a great and wonderful story how God intervenes in the lives of leaders. How He used an evil leader to bring about His purpose. Neb came to know God! Gave glory to God and led his nation and proclaimed it to the world.
It all may seem to be out of control...it will probably get alot worse before it gets better..but God in His perfect plan will use the leaders of each nation, good or bad, to bring us to a place of repentence and a place of acknowledging the Most High God.
Scripture says that God places those he chooses in leadership. We are called to pray for them and recognize them as God's chosen. Not just our nations' leader. But every nations' leader. God will use them to bring about HIS purpose. Pray for the leaders of the nations. God can change their hearts and minds whenever HE chooses to do so. Walk in faith, not by sight!
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Daniel 4:34-35;37 "And at the end of the time I,Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me; and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever:
For His dominion is an everlasting dominion and His kingdom is from generation to generation. All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand or say to Him, "what have You done?"
...Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, all of whose works are truth, and His ways justice. And those who walk in pride He is able to put down."
(May we always be humble and teachable,so that the eyes and ears of our hearts and understanding are open to Him. For His ways are truth, justice and mercy and His plans ultimately always are fulfilled, in His time!) Hallelujah!!!
:)Pam
Amen and amen!
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