Daniel 2:21
Daniel 2:21
He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings.
He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings speaks to God’s sovereignty over the affairs of the world. This verse affirms that God has ultimate control over history, governing not only natural events but also the rise and fall of rulers and nations. God’s hand is evident in the cycles of history, and He directs the flow of human events according to His will. For believers, this verse is a reminder that God’s timing is perfect, and His purposes will be accomplished in His own way. This verse challenges us to trust in God’s control, even in the midst of political or social unrest. It encourages believers to live with faith, knowing that no matter what happens in the world, God is in charge, and His plan will prevail. This teaching calls us to rely on God’s sovereignty, to trust in His wisdom, and to rest in the assurance that He is working all things for His glory and our good.
Mark 12:17
And he said to them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.
1 Peter 2:13
Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme.
Psalm 22:28
For the kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the governor among the nations.
Hebrews 1:13
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?