How To See The World!
"He changes the times and the
seasons;
He removes kings and raises up kings; He
gives wisdom to the wise and
knowledge
to those who have understanding."
Daniel 2: 21
There are
two ways to look at the world
and its affairs: through our eyes or God’s
eyes.
Through our eyes, we see kings and rulers
acting dictatorially, causing great harm to their
own citizens as well as others. We think, “Why
would God allow a ruthless and evil person to
wield such broad power?”
Even when we look at the world through God’s eyes,
we still ask, “Why?” The difference is this: When we
ask, “Why?” from a purely human perspective, we
have no reason to believe there is a good answer.
The rise and fall of rulers seem arbitrary and
capricious.
When we ask, “Why?” from God’s perspective,
we know there is an answer; we know God has
reasons for what happens in affairs of mankind.
Daniel was shown by God that He sets up kings
and takes down kings—the opposite of
something that is random or arbitrary.
Don’t be discouraged when you see what the
world’s
rulers do. Instead, give thanks to God
that He is in control, that kings come and go
for a reason.
"The Christ who rules us
rules all things for us."
J. I. Packer