Egypt declares its independence!

As we observe what is happening in Egypt, I praise the Lord that He is Lord of all. As one great world leader of the past encountered the truth that humankind does not "call-the-shots." Nebuchadnezzar realized that God is in control (Read Daniel 4:34-36).  Whereas Nebuchadnezzar came to acknowledge God in humility and his kingdom was restored; Mubarak held on to pride, then stepped down amid pressure from the people of Egypt and the eyes of the world.

Nevertheless, the people of Egypt must not be disillusioned that humankind ousts rulers. For God is the one who raises up one ruler and takes down another (Isaiah 40:22-24). God, the Son will bring down rulers too (Luke 1:52).

So rather than fret about all the "what-ifs," I will reaffirm the sovereignty of God. As Chuck Swindoll stated, "When you get hold of the knowledge of God and begin to see that He is in charge, you won't panic every time you read the paper (or refresh your Twitter feed or GoogleReader). You won't give up hope because there's an earthquake somewhere (or a typhoon like in Australia). You won't live in the fear of terrorism or possible disease...Why? Because you know the God who is in control of all things (from Growing Deep, Multnomah Press, Portland, OR, 1986, page 98)."

As you watch the Egyptians celebrate the exodus of their modern-day Pharoah, please pray for God's will to be done in Egypt so that His purposes are fulfilled and praise Him for being in control of all things.