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Psalm 22:27-28

All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. For the kingdom is the LORD's: and He is the governor among the nations. Psalm 22:27-28, KJV

Strong's Concordance defines "governor" as one who rules or reigns; one to whom is given power and authority. The Bible makes this abundantly clear. So how does this affect us? In what ways can we find comfort in the fact that God is the governor of nations?

For me, it brings peace when I think of all the turmoil in our world. Wars and rumors of wars—yes, we're living in the last days. Peace on earth seems like wishful thinking. But no matter how chaotic things may appear, we can trust that God is in charge, and one day, everyone will answer to Him. He has the final say. He always has and always will reign supreme.

I want to focus on a statement I read that blew me away. Are you ready? It went something like this: "God may have all rule and authority, which doesn't mean He's in total control. Remember, He gave man a free will." What? Really!! God gave man a choice, but that is not to say that He surrendered control to mankind. I know that we live in a wicked world, and sometimes it does seem like things are spinning out of control.

There are days when it feels like God has taken His hands off the situation and said, "Okay, I've given you control. Do the best you can with it." But the fact is that God is always in control. He knows what's going on and even though we don't understand it, the events of today are part of His plan. He is not sitting up in heaven, biting His fingernails and muttering, “Oh, my poor children. I wish I could help them, but it's just not my place since I’ve given them free will " That's ridiculous!

To me, the saddest part is that I don't know how anyone who believes this nonsense could have any peace in their lives. How could they sleep at night? How could they face life's trials and valleys if they felt that God doesn't have total control of what's happening? I can't imagine such a life, and I'm glad I don't have to. The Bible makes it clear that God is in complete control of everything! And with that knowledge, we can rest secure and live in peace. God has it all under contro!!!!

Father, thank You for this day and the freedom we have in Christ. Lord, let Your abundant blessings flow from heaven over us and our family today. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Yours is the kingdom. You rule over us, and indeed over all the nations. Lord, You sit enthroned upon our praises this morning. Lord, help us by the ministry of Your Holy Spirit to walk in victory through this day. Lord, use us to proclaim that You are in full control of everything to all who will listen.

Father, we love You. Amen.