Maybe your world is not falling apart

Good morning everyone,

Our theme for this month: “God’s power in you and for you”

Our Bible verse for today: “He said, ‘Don’t be afraid, you who are treasured by God. Peace to you; be very strong!’ As he spoke to me, I was strengthened.” Daniel 10:19 (CSB)

Our thought for today: “Maybe your world is not falling apart”

The contemporary Christian recording artists “Casting Crowns” once sang a song with the line, “Maybe your world isn’t falling apart; maybe its falling into place.” That line is a powerful reminder that when we are in the middle of what seems to be a tragic or impossible set of circumstances, it can seem as if our world is falling apart. But God is always at work behind the scenes orchestrating events as needed to achieve His purposes. Sometimes the situation may have been created by God to advance His plan for you, but other times its simply life happening. Then God goes to work to use those circumstances for some good purpose for you.

In the Old Testament book of Daniel, we read about Daniel and his three young friends being taken captive by an invading army and relocated to Babylon to serve as slaves in the court of the King. That was a tragic event for them. But it turned out that God was simply relocating them to be involved in some magnificent adventures that would alter their own lives, and which would then be recorded in the Bible for all time to serve as an example and inspiration for readers down through the ages.

When they were taken captive and separated from their homes and from their families, it probably felt like their world was falling apart. But God was actually repositioning them so their lives could be of maximum usefulness for the Kingdom of God. As a result, they ended up holding places of great influence in the government. They also experienced God’s power at work in their lives as they were delivered from death in a fiery furnace, and from the jaws of hungry lions in the lion’s den. Daniel also experienced visions from God regarding prophecies pertaining to important future events; and he was given the power to interpret dreams for the king.

Had they not faced those trials they would probably never have had those experiences, nor would they have come to know God in such a deep and powerful way. It turned out that they were better off for having gone through those trials. Had any of it been avoided, they would have missed out on the best God had for them.

Whatever it is you find yourself in the middle of today, I encourage you to remember that God is at work behind the scenes using His mighty power on your behalf and just maybe, your world is not falling apart, but is really falling into place.

God bless,
Pastor Jim

(If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00 – in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville

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