There are moments in Scripture that are not just history—they are warnings.
There are moments in Scripture that are not just history—they are warnings. In Daniel 4, a king stood at the height of power and declared, “Look what I have built… by my might… for my glory.” That king was Nebuchadnezzar II—and within hours, everything changed. His pride became the doorway to his fall. Today, I couldn’t help but think about that account as I watched the words and posture coming from Donald Trump. On a day that should center on the resurrection of Jesus Christ—the victory over sin, death, and the powers of darkness—we instead saw language that reflected a troubling disregard for holiness and the reverence such a day deserves. The tone and posture communicated were not marked by restraint or humility, but by hostility and volatility—words directed not just at governments, but in ways that seem to blur toward innocent populations and non-military targets. That kind of rhetoric should sober us. It stands in sharp contrast to the spirit of Christ, who calls for humility, ri...