He Controls The Course Of World Events

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Daniel 1,2; Revelation 16

He 

Controls

The Course Of World Events

(May we pray today on 9-11 for God’s mercy and grace!)

Scripture

Daniel 2

“Praise the name of God forever and ever,
    for he has all wisdom and power.
²¹ He controls the course of world events;
    he removes kings and sets up other kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
    and knowledge to the scholars.
²² He reveals deep and mysterious things
    and knows what lies hidden in darkness,
    though he is surrounded by light.
²³ I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors,
    for you have given me wisdom and strength.

Observation

I listened to President Obama’s speech last night and this morning I was reminded once again of Who is really in charge of removing government leaders and it wasn’t Obama. 

King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon was the world power to be reckoned with back in Daniel’s day, but the King of Babylon was not really the One in charge. 

Let’s not forget that we serve a Sovereign God. He is in control. He controls the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings.

Today on 9-11 we need to cry out to Him. He is our only Savior. He is All-Powerful. Nothing is too hard for Him.

May God give President Obama wisdom and the humility to seek God’s face. May our leaders repent and turn to God and seek His help.

 Application

I will pray for our country’s leaders, especially our president that God would grant them wisdom and favor.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I know that our country has been under Your blessing for a long time. It is only because of Your grace and mercy that we have been spared the terror that so much of our world experiences every day. Our strength in the past has never been our armies, or our weaponry it has always been You. Help our leaders to humble themselves and seek Your face. 

I pray for our granddaughter Sierra on her birthday today. May Your face shine on her and may You bless her on her very special day!

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