Viewpoint Makes the Difference

Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule:
Ezra 1-5

From the viewpoint of ordinary human beings, life appears governed by power and wealth, by international relationships built on confusing alliances of greed and self-interest, and by policies that come and go without enduring purpose. It probably seemed so to those who lived around the Mediterranean Sea and throughout Palestine after Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylonian Empire crumbled under the strength of Persia’s King Cyrus. One empire rose only to fall to another, ruthless men conquered and subdued smaller nations, and decrees were issued and withdrawn according to political advantage.

However, in the opening verses of the Book of Ezra, we are given a different perspective. We are taken from ground level, with its distortions and limited vision, and given a view from above. At this clarifying distance we see that life on earth is not directed by the whim of rulers or the might of armies but by the determination of God. The heart of the king is certainly in hand of the Lord and He places them in authority for specific purposes and reasons beyond our understanding. May we remember, that President Trump is an instrument in God’s hand and God is using Him to accomplish His purposes and to answer the prayers of God’s people according to His perfect will.

Viewpoint makes all the difference in the world!

Prayer Requests:
Personal

• Lord, please help me to trust you in every situation that life sends my way.
• Lord, please help me to never try to take ownership or to strive to control life that is ultimately in your hands… hands that can never make a mistake.
• Lord please help me to view life from the eternal and heavenly viewpoint.

Political

• US Representative John Moolenaar – District 4 – Midland
• Senator Jeremy Moss – District 11 – Southfield
• Representative Mike Mueller – District 51 – Groveland Twp.