Concerned about our authority?

If you are concerned- which so many of us are- I have good news for you- God is in control. He is Sovereign. I am not so much into politics, and I know some are called to be that. However, I find such comfort from the book of Daniel- so I had to share with you- if you are fretting over the things taking place in our nation- rest assured God is not surprised. In fact, he orchestrates what is to take place and places kings or presidents in their position for His purpose.

What a great book to read! I am 1/3 of the way through it and I hate to put it down to even type some things out. However- I want to send out some encouragement in the midst of so much discouragement that surrounds our lives and these times. The amazing miracles God did during Daniel's time period are from the God who is the same then as He is now and as He will continue to be. He is able to do abundantly beyond what we can imagine.

I have struggled much with the flip side of this- why doesn't He do this at times- why do some have to suffer so greatly, or why didn't He seem to come to the rescue...a wise woman said at a retreat I was at recently- this side of heaven don't ask why- ask how or what. How do I respond, What do you want me to do.

Anyway, I am off to work, but I encourage you- if you are fretting- pick up your Bible and begin reading in Daniel. I hope you are as encouraged as I am today! God is good. God is Sovereign. Let us think on that today.