Still Sovereign!

I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth. – Psalm 46:10

A young scrappy boy comes upon the battlefield where his brothers are poised to fight with a large army against an even more impressive enemy. Gathered opposite each other, they are ready to raise arms when a giant of a man emerges from the enemy’s ranks shouting antagonistic slurs against his foes and their God. The boy is adamant that this ranter be silenced, but no one steps forward… until he takes the job upon himself. He is not arrogant; he is confident in the Lord, for in 1 Samuel 17:45-46, David says, “I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts… whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down… that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.” And at the hand of David, by the Lord’s doing, Goliath fell!

Is there a Goliath at your door keeping you from doing the things that need to be done, preventing you from accomplishing those tasks set before you that will sustain your family or give healing to the sick? At times of greatest agony, heed the advice of Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Let God calm the anxiety and fear, the apprehension, the impatience that has grown in your soul. The Almighty God is still sovereign! His timing is perfect. He can always be trusted to lead you in the right direction.

Pray first for the needs of your family, of this nation. Then lift up God’s name and give Him glory. Praise Him for what He has done and will do for you.