God Rules All

Posted by jerrywhite on Nov 30, 2009

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.
Psalm 115:2-3 (ESV)
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The Lord Jesus is on His throne and no one can dethrone Him. He rules the universe. All nature is subject to His command. Every nation is like a drop from a bucket, and every nation’s ruler is under His authority. Because He is sovereign He does whatever He pleases. Rejoice with peace—our Almighty Savior is in charge. As Master Builder and Owner He holds all the keys in His omnipotent hand and no one can snatch them from Him.
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Be still, and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10).
“It is not easy to be still in this rough and restless world. Yet God says, ‘Be still’; and He also says, ‘In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength’ (Isaiah 30:15).
Be still, and know that I can put all enemies to shame. The Lord shall hold them in derision. Who shall contend with Him who made the heavens and the earth? Remember, I am God.
Be still, and know that I can uphold My own truth in a day of error. Is not My truth precious to me? And My book of truth, is it not above all books in My eyes? Remember, I am God.
Be still, and you shall know that I can say to the nations, ‘Peace, be still.’ The waves rise, but I am mightier than all. Remember, these tumults do not touch My throne. Take no alarm; I am still God.
Be still, and you shall see the glorious issue of all these confusions. Know that this world is My world, and you shall see it to be so. Remember, this earth shall yet be the abode of the righteous, because I am God.
Horatius Bonar (Scotland, 1808-1889)
Fill Me With Hope, compiled by Paul M. Miller, October 14

Your Life Hidden

Posted by jerrywhite on Sep 1, 2008

“There is nothing — no circumstance, no trouble, no testing — that can ever touch me until, first of all, it has gone past God and past Christ, right through to me. If it has come that far, it has come with a great purpose, which I may not understand at the moment.
But as I refuse to become panicky, as I lift up my eyes to him and accept it as coming from the throne of God for some great purpose of blessing to my own heart, no sorrow will ever disturb me, no trial will ever disarm me, no circumstance will cause me to fret, for I shall rest in the joy of what my Lord is.”
Alan Redpath
Source Unknown
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Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:2-3 (ESV)
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Is there any safer place to be than hidden with Christ in God? Even the Psalmist, who knew nothing about being hidden with Christ in God, could confess with utmost confidence, God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1 (ESV). Fretfulness, worry, and anxiety on our part say to the Lord, “I don’t believe you are caring for me. I have no confidence that you are watching over me.” If the Lord Jesus gave all He could give for us, will He not faithfully watch over His little children whom He bought with His own life’s blood? He desires that we be at rest in the very safe place of being hidden with Him in God. In this blessed hidden place His love, joy, and peace rules.

God Works All For Good

Posted by jerrywhite on Jun 17, 2008

When you love God you can deeply know that He causes all things—the good, the bad, and the ugly—to work together for your good so that you become conformed to the image of the Lord Jesus. Hard circumstances, difficult relationships, and even malicious attacks by Satan only come with God’s signature on it. He is:
1. Sovereign God who rules all things.
2. Loving Father who desires your best good.
3. Faithful God who permits all that comes.
4. Creator God who is transforming you.

“We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor], all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.”

Romans 8:28 (Amplified Bible)