The Truth of the Matter: God Has a Plan
Every voice is not God’s voice. If you are not protected by Love you will fall for the enemy’s plan and then try to push his agenda through. So how do you know if it’s God? Ask yourself: Does it bear the fruit of love? Are people blessed regardless of the color of their skin or political inclination? God’s voice is a voice of love and salvation.
King Nebuchadnezzar was operating in the will of God when the children of Israel were led into captivity. King Nebuchadnezzar did not believe in God. Yet, God used him to punish the people for sin they committed. Just because a woman or man is used by God does not mean it is God’s best for his people.
Pharaoh was a part of God’s plan even though Pharaoh did not believe in God. The Pharaoh was bent on being in control of everything. It did not matter if his choices brought harm to his own people. We cannot afford to follow a leader when their lives do not reflect love and righteousness.
After we have suffered through discipline for disobedience (like the people exiled to Babylon served their time) -- God wants us to come out on the other side changed; with a heart for God. Then God knows we will be ready & he can deliver us from our painful situations in life!
. . .Let the people go, so that they may worship the Lord their God. Do you not yet realize that Egypt is ruined?” Exodus 10:7
This made the king so angry and furious that he ordered the execution of all the wise men of Babylon. Daniel 2:12