Metal Man....is a crumbling man

Woe to him who increases what is not his--for how long---and makes himself rich with loans? Will not your creditors rise up suddenly and those who collect from you awaken? Indeed you will become plunder for them. Because you have looted many nations all that remained of the peoples will loot you -Habakkuk 2:6-8

Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon and the sins of Judah, all got the prophetic index finger with the above message from the Prophet Habbakuk. And the prophet Daniel also told Neb that if he was serious about the possibility of escaping God's judgment on his world dominating pride and escape becoming a grass gnawing Neanderthal, than he must: “Break away from his sins” and to “do righteousness,” to cease his “iniquities” and to “show mercy to the poor.” Daniel 4:27

As we wrestle as a country during these economic challenges, meltdown, collapse, crisis or whatever other words are used to mold and shape us towards some political end. I am reminded of the historical similarities, sins and cycles that are clearly outlined in the Bible. Remember that no matter what kingdom or ruler rises to power...they are still according to the scriptures part of a kingdom that is "passing away" (1 Corinthians 2:6). All these worldly empires are part of the statue of gold that Nebuchadnezzar dreamed would be struck by a heavenly stone, carved out without the hands of man; an act that would establish a Divine Kingdom that would rise and crush all other kingdoms and blow them away like dust, so complete that there was not even a trace of them found! (Daniel 2:35,44)

Daniel understood that no matter who was head of the political empires in the end it was a Sovereign God who held all power:

"He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars." Daniel 2:21

As we feel the crunch of Mammon's grip and are being lured by politicians and their promises, plans and pontifications; I pray that we would not be ignorant of the great place of peace that the Lord offers those who He calls to come out of Babylon. That we would refuse to bow down to an economic mentality that determines every vote or secures every position; by what it gives me. Revelations speaks of a time when men and women will be known as people who have 666 tattooed into their minds and hands...all they think and do, is motivated, controlled, determined and influenced by the spirit of mammon. A reviving of a Babylonian mentality that robs the poor, exalts materialism and militarism and continually prides itself as a World Power worthy of worship.

Worship is in the end something you do with your money anyway...where your treasure is, is where your heart is...as Jesus put it (Matt. 6:21).

Let's remember that Daniel told Neb that he was going to be judged for his prideful empire building ego..."until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes" (Daniel 4:25) and that "your kingdom will be assured to you after you recognize that it is Heaven that rules.(Daniel 4:26).

Heaven Rulz...I like that....put that on your Facebook and bumper sticker.