Praise God’s Name Forever And Ever! Power And Wisdom Belong To Him. He Changes The Times And Seasons. He Gives Power To Kings, And He Takes Their Power Away.

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Daniel 1; Daniel 2; Revelation 16

Praise God’s Name Forever And Ever!

Power And Wisdom Belong To Him. He Changes The Times And Seasons.

He Gives Power To Kings, And He Takes Their Power Away.

Scripture

Daniel 2

“Praise God’s name forever and ever!
    Power and wisdom belong to him.

²¹ He changes the times and seasons.
    He gives power to kings,
    and he takes their power away.

Observation

Here is a fact: God gives power to kings (and other rulers/leaders too) and He takes their power away. Don’t kid yourself God knows who will be our next President and God can empower him and God can and will take him out when God wants to do so. 

Castro has been in power for a very long time on the island of Cuba. God has given him power and God will take his power away when God wants to do so. Castro is in power because God has allowed it. 

King Nebuchadnezzar was the most powerful man on earth, at least that is what most people thought. There was someone far more powerful on earth at that time other than King Nebuchadnezzar and his name was Daniel. 

In fact, as we read the book of Daniel we will find three other men far more powerful than King Nebuchadnezzar. Do you remember their names? Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah or  names that you probably remember better are Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego!

We are instructed in scripture to pray for those who lead our country. We are far more powerful than our leaders when we pray to our God All-Powerful! There is nothing more powerful on the face of this earth than God’s church in prayer!

Application

I will pray for those in leadership not only in our country but other countries like Cuba.  

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I understand that You put men and women in leadership for Your purposes. I realize that Castro will not stay in power one day more than You allow. I pray for a better Cuba for the Cuban people. I pray for Castro that he would have a changed heart. I pray that He would encounter You in a way that would turn his life around. He is not the most powerful force on the island. Your church on the island is far more powerful than those serving in political positions.

I pray for our team as they finish their last workday in Cuba. I pray that You bless them. I pray that You bless the church where they are serving. 

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