Though kingdoms emerge displaying great power, they have a limited duration because only God’s kingdom is eternal. We who live as exiles in a distant land should be encouraged that one day our exile will end, that God controls the ebb and flow of time. We are clearly in the end of times!!
Even in unusual circumstances God protects us when we seek to do what is honoring to Him in our walk of faith and trust. Living in obedience requires a knowledgeable commitment to the Holy Scriptures, confident trust, and the divine creation of favorable circumstances.