Thursday, October 29, 2020

Devotions: Peace About the Future

 

Daniel said,

“May the name of God be blessed forever and ever,
For wisdom and power belong to Him.

It is He who changes the times and the periods;
He removes kings and appoints kings;
He gives wisdom to wise men,
And knowledge to people of understanding.”

Daniel 2:20-21 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

 

In this chapter, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had a dream, but demanded that his wise men tell him what the dream was before they interpreted it. None could so he declared all the wise men were to be put to death. Daniel and his friends appealed to God (through prayer and fasting) and God told them what the dream was and what it meant, which Daniel then told to the king and they were spared. These verses were Daniel’s response to receiving the answer from God, and he continued by praising God for His knowledge, wisdom and love. Daniel knew that God was in control. God knew what the dream was (He actually gave the dream to the king), and what it meant. He is also the one who allowed the king to gain the throne, rule and conquer Israel. It was all part of God’s plan, and He has the power to give or remove kings, governors, rulers, etc. as He sees fit. At this time, Babylon was the greatest nation, and Nebuchadnezzar the greatest king, but even he and his reign are in subjection to God as we’ll see next Tuesday. God gives leaders power, but He can also take it away. Just because it does not happen by supernatural force, as in the case of Nebuchadnezzar, does not mean it wasn’t God. It can happen through voting, war or even death. God is in control and He knows what is best. We need to trust that He is sovereign, even over the election, and that He is working for the ultimate good of humanity through His divine plan. We can rest in the knowledge that He is good, loving and just.

When worry over the course of politics or society weighs you down, remember God has a plan. He is not blind or indifferent. He is working; we just can’t see it yet. Ask Him to give you the faith to trust in Him and His plan, and the patience to endure whatever befalls.

 

 

 

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