Our God Reigns

 

By

 

Allison M. Woods

Bible Teacher and International Speaker

 

Here is a quick “Bible trivia” question for you: which nation or nations from Bible times have remained in continuous existence as a unified state since before the time of Christ? Answer: only one—Egypt. Egypt’s history can be traced to 3000 BC. No other nation that we read about in the Bible, including Israel, has endured continuously over the millennia. All the others have risen to power and then fallen either into powerlessness or into complete obscurity: Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome were all mighty, influential empires in their day. Where are they now? They are dust under our feet.

 

If we were to look beyond the Bible and review world history, the results would be the same: only China has remained as a bona fide “empire” throughout history, going back to 2000 BC. China’s dynasties were in place when Abraham was called out of Ur! All the others: the Ottoman Empire, Russia (including the Soviet Union), and the British Empire have either expired or are simply shadows of their former selves.

 

As Americans, we are rightfully proud of our country and history. The Lord has blessed us in numerous ways throughout our years. But we must be mindful of the fact that many of the nations that no longer exist today reigned in history for a much longer period of time than America. In addition to Egypt and China, the Roman Empire lasted over 400 years; the Ottoman Empire lasted for 625 years and the British Empire endured 875 years (some would say it continues to today). America is 232 years old; the Assyrians lasted just a bit longer—270 years, and the Persians died out at 220 years.

 

As we face another Presidential election, it is easy to believe that this election is the most important one of all. It is easy to believe that our nation’s entire future depends on who we elect as president, as well as other governmental leaders. Please do not misunderstand me; the secular leadership of this nation is very important. I urge every one of my readers to pray about your vote and to cast it by God’s grace.

 

But history reveals that there is more to the story than human leadership. The truth is that it is GOD MOST HIGH who rules the world. Our LORD is the One who raises up not only leaders, kings, presidents and rulers, but whole nations and determines their times and epochs. Your vote is important, but your PRAYERS are more important. Seeking to be a good citizen is right; seeking JESUS and His KINGDOM is righteousness. America will not last forever. It is destined to fall into obscurity just as all the other nations of the world have done. Only one King, and only one Kingdom will endure forever and ever.

 

Now therefore, O kings, show discernment; take warning, O judges of the earth. Worship the LORD with reverence and rejoice with trembling. Do homage to the Son, lest He become angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath may soon be kindled. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!

-Psalm 2:10-12, NASB

 

 

Allison M. Woods is an international Bible teacher, speaker and the founder of Devoted Life Ministries. She is available for retreats, conferences and seminars. She can be contacted through her website at www.devotedlife.org .