Daily Devotional
Is Anything Beyond God’s Control?
May 22, 2019
BIBLE MEDITATION:
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
What’s under Jesus’ control? Mark chapters 4-5 show us some of what God has placed under the authority of our Lord Jesus.
You’ll find Jesus stilling the storm (vv. 4:35-41); He is the Master over disaster. You’ll find Him healing a demon-possessed man (vv. 5:1-20); He has authority over demons.
Jesus heals a woman who had been bleeding for 12 years; disease is under His domain (vv. 5:24-34).
Finally in these chapters, He raised Jairus’ daughter from the dead; Jesus has authority over death (vv. 5:38-43).
So what’s under Jesus’ control?
- The weather/disasters
- Demons
- Health issues
- Death
Whatever befall—disaster, demons, disease, or even death—Jesus Christ is Lord!
ACTION POINT:
Friend, meditate upon this passage and rest in Him today, for He has it all under His control. Ephesians 1:19b-22
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
