And He changes the times and the seasons

And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.

Daniel 2:21

There are two ways to look at the world and its affairs: through our eyes or God’s eyes. Through our eyes, we see kings and rulers acting dictatorially, causing great harm to their own citizens as well as others. We think, “Why would God allow a ruthless and evil person to wield such broad power?”

Even when we look at the world through God’s eyes, we still ask, “Why?” The difference is this: When we ask, “Why?” from a purely human perspective, we have no reason to believe there is a good answer. The rise and fall of rulers seem arbitrary and capricious. But when we ask, “Why?” from God’s perspective, we know there is an answer; we know God has reasons for what happens in the affairs of mankind. Daniel was shown by God that He sets up kings and takes down kings—the opposite of something that is random or arbitrary.

Don’t be discouraged when you see what the world’s rulers do. Instead, give thanks to God that He is in control, that kings come and go for a reason.

Dr. Capps is the OIC (Maj) of Chaplain Services and Chief Psychological Officer of the VDF Chaplain Corps Psychological Resources Program. He also owns and operates Capps Christian Counseling LLC. since 2009. Dr. Capps holds a PhD. in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, a Doctorate in Christian Education, Advanced certification in Crisis and Abuse counseling and has extensive experience with trauma, PTSD, PTS, Cumulative stress, complex trauma, and crisis and abuse counseling. He has faithfully served with the USN, and the Virginia Defense Force. He is responsible for the creation of the VDF Mental Health Initiative, and the standing up of the Psychological Health Resources Program.