Thought for Monday, April 29th

April 29, 2013

He Has All Power

Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

 Philippians 3:21

“God’s children do not know what the future holds, but they know the One who holds the future, and in whose hands reposes all power in heaven and in earth.”

-          Walter B. Knight

How many times do we need to be reminded that what is impossible with men is possible with God, before we really grasp the truth and potential that this reality holds for us?

God is all powerful.  The winds and waves must obey His voice.  At the mere utterance of His proclamations creation occurred and all things that are were spoken into existence by Him: except of course for mankind whom He formed by His own hands and breathed the breath of life into.

Recently I have even uttered the following statement in several conversations: ‘I believe God could supernaturally change the color of these walls if it were necessary to accomplish His plans and His purpose:’ yet we still have doubts that He can meet our daily needs and resolve our current problems.

I often wonder where the disconnect comes in: that prevents me and others from acting on the truth that we know and believe in?

God is able.  Nothing is beyond His scope.  He can do absolutely anything.

Yet, we as Christians still worry and fret and stress and get ourselves all frustrated and in knots over things rather than just walking in faith, believing that God’s got it covered and under control.

Maybe it is because we have a misconception that if God has it under control everything should be perfect and there would be no anger, hate, wars or that people, especially Christians would treat each other the right way all the time – but we need to remember nothing will be perfect until we reach Heaven and just because it doesn’t seem perfect in our eyes, or from our perspective: it doesn’t mean God still isn’t in control. 

The Bible warns us of wars and rumors of wars, that nation will rise against nation and there will be famines, earthquakes and many diverse calamities in many places and even that brothers will rise up against brothers in the last days.  So maybe some of the things that we think make it seem like God is not in control are only signs that the end is near and what we need is not for everything to be perfect, but we need grace, mercy, strength and wisdom to endure, stand firm and remain faithful.

Prayer:

Father, I know you are in control; so forgive me when my actions and behaviors defy the truth that lies within my heart and help me to live like I really believe what I know is true – all power belongs to and is with You.