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I HAVE SET THEE SO. Eze. 28:14 His place, his actions in heaven and on earth were established by the Lord. He was appointed and established in his position before the throne of the Lord. The Lord never looses control. He is the final ruling authority and there are none greater than He. Nebuchadnezzar was a fortunate man, inasmuch as the Lord did not extend his punishment beyond seven years. Dan. 4:32 At the conclusion of that time his sanity was returned unto him. He had experienced a change of heart, lifting his head up to the Lord, he blessed the most High and praised and honored him who lives forever. He also confessed that the Lord is the king of an everlasting and eternal kingdom. Ruling over the inhabitants and the armies of heaven with such authority than none can stop his will nor demand of Him an explanation of His actions. Dan. 4:34-35 The Lord is in absolute charge, even today. We may not like some of the things that are done by elected officials, or all others who rule and reign for that matter but they are ordained of God to lead and govern. Even when their guidance is unpleasant and negative. The Lord is still in control. Rom. 13:1
YOU WERE ON THE HOLY MOUNTAIN OF GOD. Eze. 28:14 This is further indication of the high and exalted position occupied by this one who was to fall with the sound of a great crash. He was actually thrown out of heaven, cast down as something that was foul and polluted. Because of their merchandising they had filled the city with violence and sin. Eze. 28:16 Obviously along with the legitimate trade which was a part of the life of the city, there were also illegal activities of every sort. Even as we see that today, those who trade in things which are illegitimate not only rule in trade but are second and in some instances first governments ruling their area. Concurrent with the deliverance of the Bride of Christ into the place prepared by the Lord, there will be war in heaven, resulting in a final and eternal expulsion of the dragon and his fallen angels from the throne presence of the Lord. Rev. 12:7-8
In my life time I have seen America change from a country which basically supplied itself to a nation dependent, of all things, on trade with the whole world. Through our extreme indebtedness we are owned by the former poorer nations of the world with whom trade has been established because their labor is cheaper. We have just gone through a period of time where commerce has slowed to the pace of a snail. It will happen again in such a great manner that all world commerce will come to a smashing halt. In one day great Babylon will suffer a threefold judgment. Plagues, death and famine. At the same time she will be completely destroyed by fire.
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