Memorise: But our God is in the heavens: he hath done
whatsoever he hath pleased. - Psalm 115:3
Read: (1 Samuel 2:27-30 KJV)
27 And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto
him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the
house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's
house?
28 And did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel to be
my priest, to offer upon mine altar, to burn incense, to wear
an ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy
father all the offerings made by fire of the children of
Israel?
29 Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering,
which I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest
thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the
chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?
30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed
that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk
before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from
me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that
despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
Bible in one year: Jeremiah 48:1-49:22 , and Acts 25:13-27
MESSAGE:
God is sovereign! He possesses ultimate power and
exercises supreme authority over an ultimate territory.
Psalm 135:6 explains that God is able to do as He pleases
in heaven and on earth. Luke 1:37 says that with God,
nothing shall be impossible, and Daniel 4:35 says that He
is unquestionable; no one can restrain Him.
It is very important to realise that God cannot be
successfully opposed (Job 9:12, Isaiah 43:13 ). He is the
Lord of heaven and earth. 1 Timothy 6:15 calls Him the
only Potentate, the King of kings and the Lord of lords. He
reigns supreme and His kingdom is forever ( Psalm 29:10 ).
God’s sovereignty extends over all things. He is sovereign
over creation because He created all things for His own
pleasure (Revelation 4:11 ). He is sovereign over human
life and over even the minutest details of life – for
example, He said the very hairs of our head are all
numbered ( Matthew 10:30 ). He is sovereign over world
history and governments. In proverbs 21:1 , He said the
king’s heart is in His hands. Daniel 4:17 also affairs that
the Most High rules in the kingdom of men and He gives it
to whomsoever He pleases.
The sovereign God is completely in control of the life and
salvation of His chosen people, as well as everything
concerning believers. As a matter of fact, because Satan
and his demons are part of the created order, they are also
subject to the authority of the Most High God.
Consequently, God is sovereign over Satan, gods, demonic
forces, principles and powers in high places, etc. that is
why Colossians 1:16 says that:
“For by him were all things created, that are in
heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible,
whether they be thrones, or dominions, or
principalities, or powers: all things are created by
him, and for him:”
God deserves our worship and adoration, He is worthy of
all glory, honour, and praise. He is greater that the
greatest, yet He is full of love and mercy. All power in
heaven and on earth belongs to Him. Lift Him up high.
Magnify and bless His holy Name forevermore.
Action Point: Worship the sovereign God and sing praises
to His holy Name throughout the day. As you do this, His
divine presence will become manifest in your life in Jesus’
Name.
Open Heavens Daily Devotional written by Pastor E.A.
Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian
Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the
world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's
Ministries.
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