Written by Mark Driskill:
Read Revelation 20:1-10
One honest look at the history of the nations of the world ought to convince anyone of two things; the deceptive work of Satan, and the sovereign grace of God.
When you take a look at all the leaders and governments that have been at the helm of the nations for at least the last twenty centuries it is a wonder that we are all still here. The roll call of delusional crazies who have ruled makes ones mind spin with wonder. Satan has done a masterful job of deceiving the nations into a long history of wars, genocide, economic oppression and environmental destruction. Many of these things have even been done in the name of God. Even today we have delusional leaders whose narrow perception of reality puts us all at risk. Satan uses basically two things to deceive the nations: Fear and Pride. People are deceived when they give ear to these two sources of evil. When the tower of Babel was constructed as an attempt to reach heaven the motive for building it was a combination of both: “Let us make a name for ourselves lest we be scattered over the earth.” (Genesis 11:4) They were deceived by the pride of becoming their own gods, and the fear of being scattered and losing control. This is the basic fear that has shaped much of the tragedy of human history. Genocides, world wars and economic injustice are just a few witnesses to the work of the deceiver of nations. Even in our own personal lives we find that our worst actions arise from some fear or source of pride in our lives.
On the other hand we see in history the sovereign grace of God. He has, throughout history given us many who have taken a different route than pride and fear. Our world has been blessed by those who have chosen, rather, to live by faith. Instead of looking to themselves as the source of hope they look to God and place their trust in him. This is perhaps why when Christ reigns for 1000 years he brings with him the people of faith to rule at his side. Fear and pride will no longer be the rule by which the world is run. Rather it will be by faith in Christ.
In a dangerous and frightening world it is always better to live by faith, than by pride and fear. In light of this, how will you live today?
Mark Driskill and his wife Mary are homeschooling community ministers in Breathitt County Kentucky. They have four children. They co pastor Emmanuel fellowship Church, serve as Camp Pastors at Bethel Mennonite Camp, and Mark Teaches at Oakdale Christian Academy. Mark is web minister for Begotten by the Word , a ministry of Helping Hands Christian Resources. Once a month he preaches on the local radio station through the “Lion of Judah” program.
Mark also preaches in youth rallies and revivals upon request at no charge. Their vision is to see true spiritual awakening come to the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and to the nation.
Contact information:
Email: driskill@hilbillymail.com
Facebook: Mark Driskill
Address: PO Box 1159 Jackson KY.
