Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Never forsaken, never abandoned.”
Our Bible verse for today: “For the Lord is great and is highly praised; He is feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens; Say among the nations: The Lord reigns.” Psalm 96:4-5; 10
Our thought for today: “God rules and reigns over all the situations of our lives.”
Psalm 96 is a great affirmation that God is King of the earth and that He is Sovereign over all things. There is nothing in all creation that is beyond His control. He rules and reigns over it all. Verse five is especially significant: “For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.”
The gods of the earth (little “g”), are nothing compared to the God of the Universe. The gods of the earth (people or things which seem to possess and wield power and influence) can be anything from those who influence popular thought through cultural pressures; to celebrity entertainers and sports figures; to advertisers who convince us to want more than we need; to unfair bosses who mistreat employees; to people who dominate in relationships. Essentially anyone or anything that directs and influences how people think and act can be a god. Those people and influences can have great control over us and can negatively impact our lives to the point that they do indeed seem to have the power of gods.
The good news is that the One True God, the God who made the heavens and all of creation, He is the One who truly rules and reigns. None of the little gods exist or function outside of His sight or control. Our God – the True God – Your God – is able to protect you and deliver you from the power and control of the little gods.
My friend, there is nothing going on in your life today that God is not aware of, and which God does not have power over. Although the power and influence of the outside forces – those little gods – may at the moment seem daunting and destructive, don’t ever forget that the Lord is the only true God and that He rules and reigns over all the situations of your life.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 