1 Kings 22

When the kings of Israel and Judah were considering going to war with their enemies, God allowed a deceiving, lying spirit to influence their decision. This all worked into God’s plan to bring wicked Ahab to his demise and death. In the battle that ensued, a disguised King Ahab became the victim of a random archer’s arrow and died that evening. He did his best to outwit God and his enemies. It didn’t work.

As we see political jostling happening daily before our eyes, we are to be very mindful that God HAS EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL. HE is not worried about who thinks they are controlling our nation’s political direction. In fact, He sits in the heavens and is amused by the plots of men. We are wise to continue praying, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.”

What fools the nations are to rage against the Lord! How strange that men should try to outwit God!  …  But God in heaven merely laughs! He is amused by all their puny plans.  And then in fierce fury He rebukes them and fills them with fear.  For the Lord declares, “This is the King of my choice, and I have enthroned Him in Jerusalem, my holy city.” [Ps 2:1-6 The Living Bible]