God Is In Control

GOD IS IN CONTROL

When I look into my backyard, I see rabbits, squirrels and birds.  Each of these animals are going about their business as if nothing is wrong.  All is right in their little corner of the world.  They’re eating the nuts and seeds and grass available to them.  Bluebirds have laid eggs and are awaiting the birth of their tiny babies.  They're all unaware that a dangerous virus is running rampant in our world.  They continue about their regular business of living in spite of the fact that the rest of the world is hiding in their homes, or fighting the enemy in the trenches of hospitals.

God is supplying their needs.  Is God supplying your needs?  Scripture tells us, “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:19.  If God supplies the needs of His little creatures, will He not even more supply our needs?

There are a couple quotes from the past few days that I want to share from Sarah Young’s devotional book, Jesus Calling.  As if Jesus is speaking to you, He says, “When your focus is on My Presence, many things that once troubled you lose their power over you.  Though the world around you is messy and confusing, remember that I have overcome the world.  I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have Peace” (March 29 entry)

Jesus says to us, “I am taking care of you. Trust Me at all times. Trust Me in all circumstances. Trust Me with all your heart” (March 30 entry)

What a wonderful way to live.  Resting in Jesus – mmm…that sounds so soothing.  In these trying times in which we are living, knowing God is in control of everything and that He is with us is such a comfort. 

Isaiah 40 is a chapter crammed full of beauty and power and encouragement.  We are reminded, “The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary.  His understanding is unsearchable.  He gives power to the weak…those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint” 40:28-31.

"Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them.  Are you not of more value than they?  Matthew 6:26.

May God bless you and refresh your soul this day!