Nebuchadnezzar believes his gods are leading him. He stops at a crossroadsto determine whether to destroy the Ammonites or the Israelites first. Butin reality, God is the One who foretells the outcome of the pagan king‘sdivination. Without realizing it, the world‘s most powerful ruler is nothingmore than an instrument in the hands of the Almighty. - P128
And so Babylon‘spowerful army is on its way to Jerusalem, where it will ravage and destroythe city of God because the sin of His people has reached its limits. Yet, inthe midst of these dark days, a light remains: God promises to restore thecrown to the one to whom it rightfully belongs. - P128
Christ, the rightful Kingforetold by the Scriptures, has come. And no matter what powers seem torule this world, God‘s hand is leading all of history to the perfect fulfillmentof His reign. - P128
Dear Jesus, thank you for being the King who restores our relationship withGod. Shape and mold us by Your will so that we may live free from sin. InYour name, amen. - P129
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