5. God is at work in the world and will soon send His Son back to set up His Kingdom.



Key points



The Bible shows me that what happens on the global stage, by world leaders and between nations, is not random, but fulfilling God’s will. He is at work in the Kingdom of Men. While individual leaders act in the way that seems right to them, God has an over-arching purpose and is bringing everything in line with this. Time and again, Bible prophecies have demonstrated the amazing connection between what God has said would happen, and what has happened. Most notably of all, the nation of Israel, His chosen people, has survived and after two thousand years returned to the Land of Israel just as the Bible said. Ultimately these events will result in the return of the Lord Jesus Christ to the earth to reign as World King, bringing a time of peace and plenty.



God is at work with world leaders



Daniel 4:17



The most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.



Jews returning to the Land of Israel is a sign



Luke 21:24



And they (the Jews) shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.



God's Kingdom: a time of peace and plenty



Psalm 72



In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth... he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper...There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains.



So what?



I need not fear what I see unfolding on the News and in the world around me. Fearful and frightening as events will be, I know God is in control. When these things begin to happen, Jesus tells me, I am encouraged that he is soon to return to the earth. He will bring peace to this troubled world, ensure the hungry are fed, and everyone will find ultimate meaning for their lives in serving their Creator.



nicholas@whitenotes.org.uk