The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in 2 Samuel 17:14,
"Absalom and all the men of Israel said, 'The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of Ahithophel.' For the Lord had determined to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom."
Right in the midst of political upheaval we see the Lord behind the scenes, causing certain things to happen and using the key players of the day to bring those things about. David had to flee Jerusalem as his son, Absalom, attempted to overthrow him. In using his advisers and making his decisions, Absalom failed to recognize what the Lord was doing to protect David.
I strongly believe the Lord continues to do his work, to pursue his agenda, through the key players on the national, as well as the international stage today. I also believe that the Lord at times sways the outlook and opinions of the masses in his accomplishment of the things he has decided to do in the world, just as back in David's day. Could not the Lord have simply saved David in some supernatural act? Of course, but often the Lord has decided to utilize certain people to bring about whatever it is he has decided to accomplish. It all looks like only people are involved, however... there is the Lord, in the background, working the "circumstances" in a manner that achieves his purposes.
"...for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations." Psalm 22:28. "The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations." Psalm 33:10-11. "For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet." Psalm 47:2-3. "For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne." Psalm 47:7-8. "He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations— let not the rebellious rise up against him." Psalm 66:7.
"Absalom and all the men of Israel said, 'The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of Ahithophel.' For the Lord had determined to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom."
Right in the midst of political upheaval we see the Lord behind the scenes, causing certain things to happen and using the key players of the day to bring those things about. David had to flee Jerusalem as his son, Absalom, attempted to overthrow him. In using his advisers and making his decisions, Absalom failed to recognize what the Lord was doing to protect David.
I strongly believe the Lord continues to do his work, to pursue his agenda, through the key players on the national, as well as the international stage today. I also believe that the Lord at times sways the outlook and opinions of the masses in his accomplishment of the things he has decided to do in the world, just as back in David's day. Could not the Lord have simply saved David in some supernatural act? Of course, but often the Lord has decided to utilize certain people to bring about whatever it is he has decided to accomplish. It all looks like only people are involved, however... there is the Lord, in the background, working the "circumstances" in a manner that achieves his purposes.
"...for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations." Psalm 22:28. "The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations." Psalm 33:10-11. "For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet." Psalm 47:2-3. "For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne." Psalm 47:7-8. "He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations— let not the rebellious rise up against him." Psalm 66:7.
I think we all might be surprised at just how involved the Lord is in the affairs of our day.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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