Good morning -
I wonder what the message would be If God wrote to the President? That may sound like a politically-charged question, but it is not without precedent for God to directly write to a government leader:
"Suddenly the fingers of a man's hand emerged and began writing opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace, and the king saw the back of the hand that did the writing." (Daniel 5:5)
When God takes drastic measures to get a ruler's attention it is not usually good news that He has to convey. Belshazzar, the ancient Babylonian ruler, had desecrated sacred objects from God's temple and directed his worship to "the gods of gold and silver, of bronze, iron, wood and stone." (Daniel 5:4). God used Daniel to provide the interpretation of the message and to confront the king with the reality of his actions:
"you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your nobles, your wives and your concubines have been drinking wine from them; and you have praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood and stone, which do not see, hear or understand. But the God in whose hand are your life-breath and your ways, you have not glorified." (Daniel 5:23 - emphasis added)
Judgment was immediate for this arrogant ruler in that his kingdom was conquered and he was killed that very night. The ruler who replaced him, Darius the Mede, had a different perspective on the true God of gods:
"He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever. He delivers and rescues and performs signs and wonders In heaven and on earth" (Daniel 6:26-27)
To acknowledge these truths about God and His kingdom and power is the ultimate wisdom, whether one is a ruler or a citizen. The true God reigns and has determined to ultimately bring an end to all human government and establish His perfect kingdom. Meanwhile, He delivers and rescues and performs signs and wonders to give evidence to His existence and plans.
I'm confident that God doesn't have to dramatically write on a wall to get our attention today. So long as we are faithful to read and heed what He has already written, and to rightfully acknowledge His position and plans, we can eagerly look forward to all that He has in store for us.
Rejoicing in the living, enduring God whose kingdom cannot be threatened or destroyed,
Pastor Steve
I wonder what the message would be If God wrote to the President? That may sound like a politically-charged question, but it is not without precedent for God to directly write to a government leader:
"Suddenly the fingers of a man's hand emerged and began writing opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace, and the king saw the back of the hand that did the writing." (Daniel 5:5)
When God takes drastic measures to get a ruler's attention it is not usually good news that He has to convey. Belshazzar, the ancient Babylonian ruler, had desecrated sacred objects from God's temple and directed his worship to "the gods of gold and silver, of bronze, iron, wood and stone." (Daniel 5:4). God used Daniel to provide the interpretation of the message and to confront the king with the reality of his actions:
"you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your nobles, your wives and your concubines have been drinking wine from them; and you have praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood and stone, which do not see, hear or understand. But the God in whose hand are your life-breath and your ways, you have not glorified." (Daniel 5:23 - emphasis added)
Judgment was immediate for this arrogant ruler in that his kingdom was conquered and he was killed that very night. The ruler who replaced him, Darius the Mede, had a different perspective on the true God of gods:
"He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever. He delivers and rescues and performs signs and wonders In heaven and on earth" (Daniel 6:26-27)
To acknowledge these truths about God and His kingdom and power is the ultimate wisdom, whether one is a ruler or a citizen. The true God reigns and has determined to ultimately bring an end to all human government and establish His perfect kingdom. Meanwhile, He delivers and rescues and performs signs and wonders to give evidence to His existence and plans.
I'm confident that God doesn't have to dramatically write on a wall to get our attention today. So long as we are faithful to read and heed what He has already written, and to rightfully acknowledge His position and plans, we can eagerly look forward to all that He has in store for us.
Rejoicing in the living, enduring God whose kingdom cannot be threatened or destroyed,
Pastor Steve
posted by steve @ 10:40 AM
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