Daily Devotional - December 14th, 2025

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” — Psalm 33:12

“History is not a runaway train; it moves on tracks laid by a faithful God.” — Alma Ohene-Opare

Commentary:

Nations rise, borders shift, and leaders come and go, yet Scripture teaches that history is not random. God is sovereign over time and territory, working through human choices without canceling human agency. This truth steadies the heart when headlines feel chaotic. The same Lord who ordered the seasons and numbered the stars also governs the unfolding story of civilizations. His purposes are not hurried, and they are never confused.

God’s sovereignty does not mean people are puppets. It means moral law still matters, and accountability still stands. When societies honor truth, liberty grows. When they abandon it, consequences follow. History bears witness to this pattern. Freedom flourishes where responsibility is taught and faith is respected. Decline begins when power replaces principle. God allows nations to choose their path, but He also allows them to experience the fruit of those choices. This is not cruelty. It is instruction.

For the individual believer, God’s rule over nations invites both humility and courage. Humility because no election, empire, or economy is ultimate. Courage because obedience is never wasted, even when righteousness feels outnumbered. Christ lived under Roman rule, yet He never doubted the Father’s authority over kings and kingdoms. He served faithfully in His moment, trusting God with the outcome. To live Christlike is to act righteously today while trusting God with tomorrow.

Scripture:

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” — Psalm 33:12

Daily Application:

Pray for your nation’s leaders by name, asking God to align their decisions with truth, justice, and restraint.