Are You Making A Bad Alliance?

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Just a reminder, there is an angelic being who has come to be with Daniel, probably Gabriel. And Gabriel has come to Daniel to explain future events. He has already revealed four future emperors, Xerxes from Persia, Alexander the Great from Greece, Ptolemy from Egypt, and Seleucus from Syria. Then verse six tells about an alliance between Egypt and Syria.

After some years they shall make an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement. But she shall not retain the strength of her arm, and he and his arm shall not endure, but she shall be given up, and her attendants, he who fathered her, and he who supported her in those times. — Daniel 11:5-6

The arranged marriage referenced here is between Berenice (from the southern kingdom) and Antiochus II (from the northern kingdom). And the word "arm" refers to their combined strength or influence. In other words, this arranged union was intended to produce a stronger physical and political empire. They each hoped it would increase their influence, but as we know from history, it did not have the desired effect.

I think the lesson we learn is that we need to give careful attention to the purpose behind every alliance. The reason for this alliance was power, and children were just pawns of the selfish desires of two men, fathers, and leaders. And it had a tragic end because it did not produce what these leaders hoped it would, and it affected their children and those around them.

As followers, I believe men, husbands, fathers, and leaders are responsible for carefully stewarding every alliance we make. We should steward partnerships in our businesses regarding the vendors we purchase from and the customers we market to. We should steward associations of the little ones in our home, the teachers they learn from, and the friends they spend time with. We should steward our relationships as husbands with the women we encounter and the men we spend time with. Because I know this, we have selfish desires, and they persuade us to make selfish alliances that will result in a tragic end that affects us and others.

So maybe today, it is time to assess and address some alliances you have made and end them before they end up ending you.

ASK THIS: What alliance do you need to end?

DO THIS: End it before it ends you.

PRAY THIS: God, bring healthy and purposeful alliances into my life in my business, family, and personal life.

PLAY THIS: In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found).

SPANISH

Solo un recordatorio, hay un ser angelical que ha venido a estar con Daniel, probablemente Gabriel. Y Gabriel ha venido a Daniel para explicarle eventos futuros. Ya ha revelado cuatro futuros emperadores, Jerjes de Persia, Alejandro Magno de Grecia, Ptolomeo de Egipto y Seleuco de Siria. Luego, el versículo seis habla de una alianza entre Egipto y Siria.

Después de algunos años harán una alianza, y la hija del rey del sur vendrá al rey del norte para hacer un pacto. Pero ella no retendrá la fuerza de su brazo, ni él ni su brazo resistirán, sino que ella y sus servidores serán entregados, el que la engendró y el que la sostuvo en aquellos tiempos. — Daniel 11:5-6

El matrimonio concertado al que se hace referencia aquí es entre Berenice (del reino del sur) y Antíoco II (del reino del norte). Y la palabra "brazo" se refiere a su fuerza o influencia combinada. En otras palabras, esta unión concertada pretendía producir un imperio físico y político más fuerte. Cada uno de ellos esperaba que aumentara su influencia, pero como sabemos por la historia, no tuvo el efecto deseado.

Creo que la lección que aprendemos es que debemos prestar mucha atención al propósito detrás de cada alianza. La razón de esta alianza era el poder, y los hijos eran solo peones de los deseos egoístas de dos hombres, padres y líderes. Y tuvo un final trágico porque no produjo lo que estos líderes esperaban y afectó a sus hijos y a quienes los rodeaban.

Como seguidores, creo que los hombres, esposos, padres y líderes son responsables de administrar cuidadosamente cada alianza que hacemos. Debemos administrar las asociaciones en nuestros negocios con respecto a los proveedores a los que compramos y los clientes a los que comercializamos. Debemos ser mayordomos de las asociaciones de los más pequeños de nuestro hogar, los maestros de los que aprenden y los amigos con los que pasan tiempo. Debemos administrar nuestras relaciones como esposos con las mujeres que encontramos y los hombres con los que pasamos tiempo. Porque yo sé esto, tenemos deseos egoístas, y estos nos persuaden a hacer alianzas egoístas que resultarán en un final trágico que nos afectará a nosotros ya los demás.

Entonces, tal vez hoy, es hora de evaluar y abordar algunas alianzas que ha hecho y terminarlas antes de que terminen por terminar con usted.

PREGUNTE ESTO: ¿Qué alianza necesita terminar?

HAGA ESTO: termine antes de que termine con usted.

ORA ESTO: Dios, trae alianzas saludables y con propósito a mi vida en mi negocio, familia y vida personal.

JUEGA ESTO: Solo en Cristo (Mi esperanza se encuentra).

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3 thoughts on “Are You Making A Bad Alliance?”

Dennis says:
Christ, the center of all of my being,

09/08/2022 at 9:43 AM
Dave M. says:
Perfect subtle reminder for us as we strive for Christ alone. He is due our all, including those we align with and the things that occupy our time. Thank you for the nudge. Gods blessing on you Vince as you walk with us all.

09/08/2022 at 6:58 AM
Ted says:
Actually over time and with a desire for an unbridled friendship evangelism I have watched many fall into relationships that pull them away from following the Lord. This Devo is a great biblical wake-up call for us to pay attention to the bigger thing that might be going on as we reach the unsaved. Wisdom becomes a key for each step for sure. Thanks Vince

09/08/2022 at 6:11 AM

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Are You Making A Bad Alliance?

Are You Making A Bad Alliance?

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