Vijay Mallya is one of India’s powerful businessman. His group UB or United Breweries Ltd has grown into more than a 60 conglomerate of multinational companies. Best known for the Kingfisher Beer Brand: The king of good times! Today the owner of the king of good times is on the run! His high flying Kingfisher Airlines is grounded and gone. Flamboyant and into cars, stud farm, yatch, island, and leading a colourful life of glamour and power. What went so wrong? The spirit he brews remains in India intoxicating many into believing that they are king of good times! But the king himself is on the run and in hiding!
Well, i have nothing against Dr. Vijay Mallya. Infact, i have been an admirer of him and the U la la la le yo jingle still rings with beautiful background (beer beach and beauties). His purchase of the Tipu Sultan sword, his flamboyant lifestyle, his being a parliamentarian: one can only be amazed and be awed with him. Looking back its all just a show. Liquor inflicted illusion of happiness and wellness! The spirit (liquor or drinks) goes out goes the king of good times!
Ben Hadad is the King of Aram. Ahab the king of Israel. “This is what Ben Hadad says:’Your silver and gold are mine, and the best of your wives and children are mine. 1 Kings 20:2. Ben Hadad is allied with 32 other kings. A vast army back up with Chariots and horses! Ahab readily submitted saying “All that i have are yours.”
But Ben Hadad greeds increased and informed Ahab that his officials will come and search his palace as well as the houses of all his officials. “They will seize everything you value and carry it away.”
Ahab summoned the elders of the land and their advise: Not to give in. Meanwhile a prophet came and announced, “This is what the Lord says: ‘ Do you see this vast army? I will give it into your hand today, and you will know that I am the Lord.'” 1 Kings 20:13.
The result: Ben Hadad filled with drinks and gloating with pride and confidence. He and his vast army were badly defeated and repulsed back. Regrouping and planning for a bigger attack his officials advised him: “Their gods are gods of the hills. That is why they were too strong for us. But if we fight them on the plains, surely we will be stronger than they. 1 Kings 20:23.
Is the fight going Ben Hadad’s way? Are his chariots and horses helping them win the battle in the plains? Not at all. The result remain the same. His vast army was ripped and shredded to total submission! Israel triumphed! God has delivered them time and again.
Dear Friends! The God of Israel: The God of Abraham, the God of Issac and the God of Jacob are one and the same. Mighty and compassionate ever, JESUS CHRIST is His Son sacrificed for our salvation from the clutches and stangulating hold of Satan who threatens to rob us of our silver and gold and the best of our children and possessions including your wife. Our peace and happiness lies in surrendering to JESUS CHRIST and his finished work at the Cross. To be with him at the right hand of God and to rule and reign over all creations is His gracious plan.
JESUS CHRIST is the King of GOOD TIMES as well as BAD TIMES. He is the same yesterday, today and will remain so forever. Come and be free from the hold of Satan. In JESUS CHRIST alone lies victory!
Ahab defeat Ben Hadad. 1 Kings 20:13-34.