Overview
Scripture reveals that God's counsel concerning nations is unchangeable and His purposes will be accomplished (Isaiah 14:26-27). The Lord shapes nations like a potter shapes clay, raising up and tearing down according to His sovereign design and the nations' response to His word (Jeremiah 18:6-10). God executes judgment upon nations through various means, demonstrating His authority over all earthly governments.
Key Scriptures
"This is the plan that is planned concerning the whole earth, and this is the hand that is stretched out over all the nations" (Isaiah 14:26, ESV).
"O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares the Lord. Behold, like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel" (Jeremiah 18:6, ESV).
"If at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will build and plant it, and then that nation turns evil in my sight, and does not listen to my voice, then I will relent of the good that I had intended to do to it" (Jeremiah 18:9-10, ESV).
Application
Trust God's sovereignty over your nation and intercede for your leaders, knowing that His purposes will ultimately prevail regardless of earthly circumstances.