The image of God on His throne, laughing at the plans of the "power players" is an ... interesting one. It's also comforting.
Lately, it seems a lot of news is about political leaders making plans. With an election year ahead of us, lots of promises are being made and plans being tossed around. They talk like they are saviors, that they are coming to rescue us. At least, that's here in America. In other parts of the world the politicians and leaders threaten those who call on Christ. Just a few weeks ago I saw a story that claimed there were no public Christian churches in Afghanistan, due to leaders 'making it more difficult' for Christians.
'Kings' with plans.
On a personal level, I make plans. Actually, I make demands. I plot and conspire ways to manipulate God to do what I want Him to. I maneuver and move to control God. It is all about me. Narcissist.
And like with the plotting kings, God laughs.
The irony is, my plans would succeed if they were merely subjected to God's will. If my endeavors (and the endeavors of the leaders of the world, for that matter) were for the sole purpose of glorifying God, they would exceed my wildest dreams of success. Because God wants to "make the nations your inheritance,the ends of the earth your possession."
You want that? I do. The way to get it is simple: Kiss the Son. Pledge yourself to God, bend your will to Him, respect Him.
Or He will laugh as He crushes your rebellion, no matter how small it is.
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