Verse of the day: 1 Samuel 2:8, He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the beggar from the ash heap, to set them among princes and make them inherit the throne of glory. “For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and He has set the world upon them.”
Why do we worry? What is so big in our lives that God cannot handle? Have any of us faced a challenge in life that is bigger or more powerful than our God? The short, simple, answer is, “No.” So, why do we insist on living with worry and stress from day to day? Hannah praised God because He is Creator and is in control of all of creation. How wonderful to read Job’s statement in Job 26:5-14, “The dead tremble, those under the waters and those inhabiting them. 6 Sheol is naked before Him, and Destruction has no covering. 7 He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth on nothing. 8 He binds up the water in His thick clouds, yet the clouds are not broken under it. 9 He covers the face of His throne, and spreads His cloud over it. 10 He drew a circular horizon on the face of the waters, at the boundary of light and darkness. 11 The pillars of heaven tremble, and are astonished at His rebuke. 12 He stirs up the sea with His power, and by His understanding He breaks up the storm. 13 By His Spirit He adorned the heavens; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent. 14 Indeed these are the mere edges of His ways, and how small a whisper we hear of Him! But the thunder of His power who can understand?” Psalm 75:2-3 also says, “When I choose the proper time, I will judge uprightly. 3 The earth and all its inhabitants are dissolved; I set up its pillars firmly. Selah” Psalm 47 makes is clear that God is King of the earth. Our God is in control of ALL things. If this is so, and if we believe this, why do we worry? What have we to fear if the God, who created everything around us and has the power to suspend the earth on nothing, is our God and Savior? If we have called upon Jesus and know Him as our Lord, why do we make our problems, trials, and tribulations seem like God is too small to take care of them? Hannah recognized that in comparison to God and His power, her dilemma was small. What challenge are we facing today that is causing us to dwarf God in our minds? When we begin to falter, as we face life’s challenges, let us remember Nebuchadnezzar’s praise in Daniel 4:34-35, “And at the end of the time I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me; and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever: For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, And His kingdom is from generation to generation. 35 All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” Our God is sovereign and has dominion over all that is in heaven and earth. In comparison to such power, our everyday challenges are so small. This is why it is so important to for us to remind ourselves that we can bring our cares to Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7), and we have, thanks to Jesus, an open invitation to bring them before His throne…every single day (Philippians 4:6-7). Hebrews 4:16 clearly tells us, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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