It would be really scary in anyone else’s hands-unchallengeable power. Who else but the Almighty could handle it? The closest thing we know on earth to His infinite power is nuclear arms, and just think of how many problems they have caused us.
Satan understood all too well the effects power could exercise over a human being; he put Jesus to the test on this very point. Worship me, He tempted the Lord, and I’ll give you all these kingdoms. Throw yourself down; God will save you. Turn these stones to bread.
Jesus clearly demonstrated to us, through these temptations, why we can trust Him with unbridled power. He refused to abuse His power even when He was personally pressed beyond limit. He stood fast forty days and forty nights. His perfect character prevailed over lust for power.
Governments oppress their citizens. Teachers and employers manipulate their students and employees. Parents, as unthinkable as it is, abuse their own children. But Jesus wouldn’t abuse His power to claim what was rightly His or even to save His own life. What’s best is that He will use His power in our behalf to fulfill His will for our lives.
Because He can and will make it happen, roll your cares over on Him. As you contemplate His creation, thank Him that He has made all things good and beautiful. Praise Him for His salvation and that He holds you, your family, and our church in His hand.
Consider: Psalm 115:3; Matthew 19:26; Revelation 19:6
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I think about God's own words after He created every thing. He states after everyday of creation...God saw that it was good. Now on the last day is says in Genesis 1:31, and God saw every thing that He had made, and behold it was very good...Truly God made every thing beautiful and very good!!!
"No wonder we are happy in the Lord! For we are trusting Him. We trust his holy name. Yes, Lord let your constant love surround us, for our hopes are in you alone." (Ps. 33:21-22)TLB
This morning, Pastor Bob exhorted on the fact that our happiness, though pleasurable, is but temporary, and pales in comparison to the 'joy of the Lord', which is what can be experienced even in the midst of trials.
This mornings prayer meeting gave the opportunity to just soak up His presence and I did not want to leave. Looking forward to this evening!
Amen Liz, there was (and is) a sweet Spirit in the house this morning!
We are so blessed as God continues to faithfully inhabit the praises of His people.
He is doing so much to renew our hearts and transform our thinking; we're going to end up looking like Him-I think that's the plan.
I was impressed by the steps God is taking to renew our priestly and kingly ministries (intercession and possession of the land). He is cleansing our hearts and filling us with faith with the same stroke.
"As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for you my God and King...Why are you cast down o my soul, hope in God for I will yet praise Him who is the health of my countenance..." (Psalm 42, from which the above was taken, was particularly helpful to me this morning-read it when you get a moment).
Hope to see you tonight at prayer, tomorrow at 9:00 AM, and Sunday morning at 9:15 AM.
Blessings of abiding peace to all.
P.S. Pray for Pastor Mike as he prepares to preach the word this Sunday. It's going to be "just what the Doctor ordered"! Come hungry (no pun intended).
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