Psalm 94:11

Psalm 94:11

The futility of man's plans

As I write, in May 2023, the leaders of the G7 countries are in Hiroshima, Japan for a summit Conference. The Group of Seven is an intergovernmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States; additionally, the European Union is a "non-enumerated member." President Zelensky is about to join them from Ukraine which, at this present time, is in long term conflict with Russia. Vladimir Putin tours the world talking to his cronies, while everyone watches what the Chinese might be up to in the far east. Iran is plotting the downfall of Israel by arming proxy forces in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza. North Korea and South Korea are hostile to one another as are India and Pakistan, and Sudan is being torn apart by civil war. I could go on but you get the picture, and the world will still be grappling with hatred, fear, jealousy and evil as long as man is in control. 

Our Psalm tells us that, “The Lord knows all human plans, He knows that they are all futile!” While men arrogantly think they can do as they please, the God in heaven watches the rulers with contempt and He watches the victims with compassion. Everything we see happening around us is futile, the leaders are wasting their time, their plans are pointless! If only men realised that if they turned to the Lord, all hostilities would come to an end. One day, they will be forced to bow down to Him and the Satan’s strategies will be suppressed forever. Hallelujah!

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