The Ruler of All Things

When the people of Nazareth drove Jesus to a hill, intending to push him off a cliff, Jesus allowed them to drive Him to the edge. Then He simply slipped through the crowd and left. Jesus never lost control of the situation. He was always the One who chose the final outcome.

What a good word for us! It may seem that Satan has gained control of situations in our lives, but "The Lord sits enthroned over the flood" (Psalm 29:10).

The Psalmist said, "All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me" (Psalm 42:7 KJV), but he acknowledged that they were God's waves and billows! He acknowledged God, and so was not overcome by the circumstances.

To acknowledge God in all our ways is to believe that He is there, not in a passive way but actively controlling every situation. We see Him as allowing our disappointments because He has a higher purpose. We call all the waves and billows His!

Because God is sovereign, we can trust Him no matter what happens. When He acts, He controls every detail. Nothing stands in His way.

Jesus, I acknowledge that You are actively controlling every situation in my life.