Bible Question:
Today I was made aware that the name Barak is in the bible. Judges 4 and 5. I thought it was quite interesting and began to read the chapter as well as some of the commentaries you have available. Is it a coincidence that Barack Obama is the first African American President? And Deborah, a prophetess, in Judges sent for Barak to free the Israelites. And God considered Barak a faithful man. Although the spellings of the two names are somewhat different, the similarities are striking. Am I reading too much into this? Thank you |
Bible Answer: Hi Saved4ever. I understand where your curiosity became energized, It happens to me at times, too. But, sometimes we need to look at the Big Picture, and not become guilty of changing the landscape over one landmark. I would suggest that it is NO coincidence at all. The main objection that I have, is that Obama allegedly has a plan in place that will divide Israel, giving part of the land to Palestine. OK, No more politics. This man is not only in need of much prayer, but our country, as well as the nation of Israel is also in need of much prayer. I would like to bring up Romans 13:1 which states, "Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God." So, Since to disobey authority is to disobey God, we must all trust in God alone and praise Him for His plan for our Salvation and trust in faith that His ways are better than ours. This, from Book of Psalms, Psa 118:4-8 Oh let those who fear the LORD say, "His lovingkindness is everlasting." From my distress I called upon the LORD; The LORD answered me and set me in a large place. The LORD is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me? The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I will look with satisfaction on those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in man. Finally, There is no word in the Hebrew language that would translate as 'coincidence' -so I would say that there are no co-incidences, only God -incidences. Blessings 4 ever, keliy |