Terror and Greed Spreading

The Associated Press reported in January that Mexican authorities recently captured Ovidio Guzmán, son of the infamous “El Chapo” Guzmán of the Sinaloa drug cartel who was extradited to the United States six years ago. In response to the arrest, the heavily armed drug cartel members began a shootout with police that eventually involved Blackhawk helicopter gunships and other military support, as the conflict turned the area into a war zone. Following the removal of Guzmán, gang members attacked buildings and aircraft at a nearby airport, hoping to prevent the transfer of Guzmán to Mexico City. Nineteen gang members, ten military personnel, and a policeman were killed, and another 35 military personnel and 17 police officers were wounded. Despite the gang’s efforts, the government successfully transported Guzmán to Mexico City via military helicopter. Later, gunmen from the cartel arrived at a hospital attempting to abduct doctors to treat their wounded gang members.

The Bible provides insights into recent events in Mexico and around the globe. The Scriptures state, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death” (Proverbs 14:12), and Jesus Christ warned that “all who take the sword will perish by the sword” (Matthew 26:52). Mexico’s drug lords, much like the leaders of Boko Haram in Africa and ISIS in the Middle East, are motivated by greed and selfishness. They care little about anyone or anything else. This selfishness is not unique to Mexico. It is seen everywhere and increasingly in world leaders. Ezekiel warned that end-time leaders, even in the Israelite-descended nations, will be in it for themselves (Ezekiel 34:2–4). They will clothe and feed themselves and neglect everyone else for whom they are responsible. This world needs compassionate leaders who will take care of their people. This world needs Christ’s return and His reign of peace! To learn more, read or listen to our article “The Prince of Peace.”