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Total Control

On By Judy GlasserIn MarchLeave a comment

Do you ever have doubts about God’s love for you? Or how much power he actually has? Does he hear us when we talk to him? Does he really control the universe?

God’s absolute control of everything is clearly shown in Joshua 10:13. Joshua had asked God for more time to win their battle over the Amorites. “So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies.”

The sun stopped in the middle of the sky for almost an entire day because Joshua asked.

The sun stopped. The universe stopped its regular course – the course it had been on for hundreds, possibly thousands, possibly millions of years.

When the Creator of the Universe heard Joshua’s request, he said “stop” and everything stopped.

I love these instances in the Bible where God exercises his total control over all things.  It is such a clear reminder of who he is.  How omnipotent he is. And how much he loves us and listens to us.

Later in the Bible, we will read about how Jesus calmed the storm because the disciples were afraid.  The wind and the waves stopped when he gave the command.  Because Jesus was in control. And he cared.

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We will also read in the New Testament about Jesus walking on the water out to his disciple’s boat.  Jesus created the water and he could make it do whatever he wanted.

Ten years ago around this time, I was in Israel on a boat in the middle of the Sea of Galilee when the wind started picking up.  It whipped through the open boat bringing a shimmer  of excitement.  It was easy to imagine the King of the Universe calming the wind or walking out on the water to our boat, just like he did in the New Testament!

I don’t know about you, but the fact that God is in control brings peace into my heart when our culture and our world goes crazy. This being an election year, I know I will be repeating this fact many times in my head to myself and out loud to others around me. I don’t trust politicians and their motivations. But I trust God, I know he loves me with a perfect love and he is working all things out for my good. He doesn’t always give me what I want, he gives me what is best for me.

Thank you, Abba Father.

The earth continues to revolve because that is his desire.

Thank you, Abba Father.

The bright sun rose in the sky this morning because of God’s love and faithfulness to you and to me.

Thank you, Abba Father.

I will take my next breath because my Father God is making that possible.  He provides the air.  He provides life to this body.

Thank you, Abba Father.

Total Control

On By Judy GlasserIn MarchLeave a comment

Do you ever have doubts about God’s love for you? Or how much power he actually has? Does he hear us when we talk to him? Does he really control the universe?

God’s total control of everything in clearly shown in Joshua 10:13. Joshua had asked God for more time to win their battle over the Amorites. “So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies.”

The sun stopped in the middle of the sky for almost an entire day because Joshua asked.

The sun stopped.

So the earth had to stop revolving.

And the universe stopped its regular course.

When the Creator of the Universe heard Joshua’s request, he said “stop” and everything stopped.

I love these instances in the Bible where God exercises his total control over all things.  It is such a clear reminder of who he is.  How omnipotent he is. And how much he loves us and listens to us.

Later in the Bible, we will read about how Jesus calmed the storm because the disciples were afraid.  The wind and the waves stopped when he gave the command.  Because Jesus was in control. And he cared.

gdtDSC_0639

We will also read in the New Testament about Jesus walking on the water out to his disciple’s boat.  Jesus created the water and he could make it do whatever he wanted.

Eight years ago at this time, I was in Israel on a boat in the middle of the Sea of Galilee when the wind started picking up.  It whipped through the open boat bringing a shimmer  of excitement.  How easy it was to imagine the King of the Universe calming the wind or walking out on the water to our boat!

Thank you, Abba Father.

Our Father God is in total control of my day today.

Thank you, Abba Father.

Our Father God is in total control of your day today.

Thank you, Abba Father.

The earth continues to revolve because that is his desire.

Thank you, Abba Father.

The bright sun rose in the sky this morning because of God’s love and faithfulness to you and to me.

Thank you, Abba Father.

I will take my next breath because my Father God is making that possible.  He provides the air.  He provides life to this body.

Thank you, Abba Father.

The Sun Stood Still

On By Judy GlasserIn MarchLeave a comment

The sun stopped in the middle of the sky for almost an entire day so the Israelites could have more time to battle and win over the Amorites.March 12 2015 the sun stood still

The sun stopped.

So the earth had to stop revolving.

And the universe stopped its regular course.

The Creator of the Universe said “stop” and everything stopped.

I love these instances in the Bible where God exercises his total control over all things.  It is such a clear reminder of who he is.  How omnipotent he is.

Later in the Bible, we will read about how Jesus calmed the storm.  The wind and the waves stopped when he gave the command.  Because Jesus was in control.

We will also read of Jesus walking on the water.  Because he created the water and he can make it do whatever he wants.gdtDSC_0639

Last year at this time, I was in Israel – on a boat in the middle of the Sea of Galilee when the wind started picking up.  It whipped through the open boat bringing a shimmer  of excitement.  How easy it was to imagine the King of the Universe calming the wind or walking out on the water to our boat!

Thank you, Abba Father.

Our Father God is in total control of our day today.

Thank you, Abba Father.

The earth continues to revolve because that is his desire.

Thank you, Abba Father.

The bright sun rose in the sky this morning because of God’s love and faithfulness to us.

Thank you, Abba Father.

I will take my next breath because my Father God is making that possible.  He provides the air.  He provides life to this body.

Thank you, Abba Father.

 

 

Who is in Control?

On By Judy GlasserIn NovemberLeave a comment

Jesus could walk on the water because he created the water – he could make it do anything he wanted.gdtDSC_0611

Jesus could feed five thousand people with 5 loaves of bread and 2 small fish because he created bread and fish.  He could make them do anything he wanted.

Both of these things are impossible for us because we are not God.

Sometimes we try to act like God – we try very hard to control the world around us.  This sin goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden.  That’s what Eve wanted – she wanted to be like God.

But we aren’t God.gdtDSC_0647

So all of our efforts to control the world just cause anger, frustration and disappointment for us.

The lesson God has for us – if we choose to learn it – is that God is the only one in control.  When we truly let him take control of our lives, we find the peace and contentment that God wants us to have.

I was able to visit Israel earlier this year and spent an afternoon on the Sea of Galilee (pictures).  We saw the place where Jesus fed the 5000.  We spent several hours in the middle of the sea, imagining the figure of Jesus walking out on the water towards us and watching our ship captain show us how the disciples fished with a net.gdtDSC_0642

We are so blessed to have the Word of God available to us 24/7.  We know the historical accounts of Jesus’ life here on earth and we have his role-model for how we should live our lives.

Jesus created all of this – he knows how it should work.  Jesus reminds us through his word today to take courage and don’t be afraid.  We just need to give up trying to control everything and trust him.

God’s got this!

Thank you, dear Father!