In a world of war and killing, it might appear that God doesn’t know or doesn’t care what is happening. Even some prophets of God in the Bible couldn’t understand why God didn’t put an end to evil. But God has reasons. He does things in His own time. He takes into account everyone in all ages. Yes, God sees and He cares. More importantly, He is at work in the world in ways we cannot see—even in great and powerful governments. He sets up kings and puts down kings (Dan. 2:21 ). He rules in the kingdoms of men (Dan. 4:17 ). And He does this not to toy with nations but to accomplish His purposes, the most important of which is the greatest kingdom of all—the church.

Read about this subject:

• Scriptures: The books of Daniel and Isaiah 

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• American Through the Eyes of Isaiah