“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).
By faith, we can believe that everything—small or great—is under the control of God’s holy and loving will. This includes the changing of the seasons, whatever affects our mind, body, or possessions, whether by the sinful nature of the world or by human action, good or bad. Everything that happens to us, however it comes, we must receive as coming from God. Even if it is due to someone’s negligence, ill will, or anger, it is still God’s will for us, because nothing, not even the smallest thing, escapes His permission. If anything could happen outside His control, He would not be God.
Knowing this, we need to live in a way that ensures God’s constant care in our lives. And this only comes through steadfast obedience to His Word. There are no shortcuts: the great men and women of the Bible, like David, Esther, and so many others, were protected and blessed precisely because they chose to obey the Creator, trusting that He governed every detail of their lives.
So, take your stand today: accept everything as coming from the hands of God and decide to obey His mighty Law. When you live this way, no circumstance can take away your peace, because you know that God is in control. It is through obedience that you secure His protection and blessings, proving that nothing escapes His sovereign love. Trust Him and obey—this is the key to a safe life in His hands. –Adapted from E. B. Pusey. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: Dear God, I often find myself questioning the things that happen to me, whether small or great, forgetting that everything is under the control of Your holy and loving will. I confess that many times I see the actions of men or the sinful nature of the world as separate from You, but I recognize that nothing escapes Your permission. I want to receive everything as coming from Your hands, trusting that You are sovereign over every detail.
My Father, today I ask You to give me a heart that lives in a way that ensures Your constant care, steadfast in obedience to Your Word, like David, Esther, and so many others who were protected and blessed for choosing to obey You. Teach me not to seek shortcuts, but to trust that You govern every aspect of my life, whether through the negligence of others or by Your direct action. I ask You to guide me to accept Your will with faith, knowing that nothing happens outside Your control, because You are God.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore You and praise You for promising protection and blessings to those who obey Your will, proving that Your sovereignty and love encompass everything, granting me security in Your hands. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is the foundation that sustains my trust, a steady light that guides my path. I am truly in love with Your beautiful commandments. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
