WHY DID GERMANY-JAPAN LOSE THE WARS?

WHY DID GERMANY-JAPAN LOSE THE WARS?

Jer. 46:15 “Why are thy valiant men swept away? they stood not, because the LORD did drive them.”

By all human observation and calculations Germany and Japan should have won those wars. The same question is asked of those wars as the one that is in our passage.

        As we look at this prophetic utterance concerning the surrounding nations. This one and others were delivered at different times during Jeremiah's ministry. Some of them are dated, some are not. It is noticeable that in this arrangement, that concerning Egypt is placed first, and that concerning Babylon last. The vision of the prophet was that of the victory of the army of Nebuchadnezzar over Pharaoh-necho at Carchemish

Graphically he told the story of the preparation, and advance, and flight of the proud hosts of Pharaoh. Contemplating that flight of retreat, the prophet uttered this question and answer. Why were the mighty hosts of Pharaoh so overcome? That was the question. The politicians in Judah had calculated for many years on the strength of Egypt and believed that it would prove superior to that of Babylon. On the basis of human observation and calculation, they were probably right. Egypt ought to have been victorious by the standards of human preparation and power. But Egypt was defeated. Why? "They stood not because Jehovah did drive them!" If we are tempted, as we sometimes are almost unconsciously, to read these records as opinions of men in the twilight, and to imagine that they were mistaken, or that God is not acting today, it is important that we think seriously of the German invasion as well as the Japanese. There we have seen the same thing, and even with more startling clarity. By every law of human calculation, Germany as well as Japan ought to have mastered those opposed to her. They did not. They was broken and surrendered. Why? There is but one answer, and it is that of Jeremiah. "They stood not because Jehovah did drive them." And so it is, and will be, until the King of the final Kingdom comes. Over all the policies of men and the clash of armies He is reigning and moving forward in righteousness towards the goal of His intended purpose. No matter how great the forces, with only one word He sets them on their backs and in the end destroys them utterly. America, Europe, Asia as well as others need to make sure they have Jehovah driving them. Numbers mean nothing to the Almighty in war. The outcome is already recorded of the final apocalypse but that doesn't stop fools. Jesus already proved that fact for there He had to volunteer His surrender so they could kill Him. Take that fact of history and use it for your faith. Jerusalem will be His capitol city. That is a fact.