TESTIFY: A 5-Day Devotional With Rock City WorshipSample

How Could I Not

You know the end

Call it finished before it begins

What you decree will stand.

The Author of Time, seated on high

It all obeys You

And it’s all in Your hands

The world can appear chaotic at times, like there is no rhyme or reason to anything. Tragedy strikes seemingly out of nowhere. Plans don’t work out the way we think they should. Despite our best efforts, our very lives can feel like they are spinning out of control.

In those moments, it is easy to wonder…is God really in control? Does He really know what He is doing? Because right now, things look a mess.

Even in those times, we can rest assured that the events of the world do not play out like the random roll of the dice. Our stories do not unfold by chance or coincidence. Everything in this world is under the watchful eye of our loving Father and sovereign King. He holds everything in His hands, including our very lives.

Still, being held can only make us feel secure insofar that we trust the One who is holding us, and it can be easy to lose sight of how capable God is of running His universe. So, let’s take a moment to remember who this God is, who reigns from on high.

• He is powerful enough to command light to shine, and it does. He is gracious enough to shine the light of salvation into the hearts of all sinners who call on His name. (2 Corinthians 4:6)
• He is a Deliverer who will stop at nothing to save His people, even if that means splitting a sea in two for their freedom. (Psalm 78:13)
• His wisdom is so far beyond ours that we cannot fathom its depths. (Isaiah 55:8-9)
• Not only does He know all future events, but His plans for the future cannot be thwarted. He will accomplish everything He sets out to do. (Isaiah 46:10)
• His plans are for the good of all who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).

With an all-powerful, all-wise, all-loving God like that reigning over everything He has created, how could we do anything but praise Him?How could we not rest and trust and sing praises to the glory of such a great God?

When things seem chaotic, may the Lord graciously remind us that everything is under control…just not ours.

Reflection:

• Reflect on a time when things didn’t turn out the way you wanted, but hindsight showed you that God was really working it out for your good. Remember His goodness and His faithfulness in your life, and thank Him for it.
• What is something in your life that seems out of control? Take time to hand it over to God. Ask Him to help you trust His wisdom, power, and love for you.