WITH THINGS HAPPENING, IS THE WORLD OUT OF GOD’S CONTROL ?
The Lord Almighty has sworn, “Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen. Isaiah 14:24
All through the ages the rulers of this world have thought they were in control and did not have to answer to anyone. How wrong they were and still are!
The great king Nebuchadnezzar learned the hard way that God was in control. When he began to brag about his power, his might and all he had done, God took away his mental capacity and he became as an animal living in the fields. After his mind returned to him, he declared in humility that God is in control and he puts the one he chooses to rule over the kingdoms of the earth. It is still true today. There is no forever leader or anyone.
While you and I may not be kings, presidents or rulers over nations, we are still under the control of the Almighty God. He has sworn; “Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen.”
We can either choose to submit to his will in Jesus Christ or we will answer for refusing to do so. Certainly he gives us free choice in our decisions but he can use our wrong decisions to carry out his will and to show his glory as he did on Pharaoh in the days of Moses.
For a life of joy and peace, we need to submit to his will and live for him. Our lives are much easier, simpler and less dramatic when we serve him and allow him to live in us. Godliness leads to contentment because we have inner peace with God, with ourselves and with most people around us. People enjoy being with those who are loving, kind, compassionate and patient, especially in our homes.
My prayer this week; “O Lord God, I am thankful that you have provided a new life in Jesus Christ. Thank you for showing me how to live in a way to get along with others. Help me to always do and say that which will honor you and bring glory to your name. Use me to help others materially, emotionally and especially spiritually. I want to be the best I can be and I need your help to achieve it. I want to do my best to teach your word faithfully and I need your constant help in this also. Give me wisdom to understand and courage to live the right example. I pray in Jesus name.”
May you pray same and more in line with your felt need.
Have a blessed week
Rev Dr. Soja Bewarang
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