GOD IS IN CONTROL

God is in Control I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you-- the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121 We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. Shall I depend upon the strength of the hills or upon princes and great men? No; my confidence is in God only. We must lift up our eyes above the hills; we must look to God who makes all earthly things to us what they are. We must see all our help in God; from him we must expect it, in his own way and time. Psalm 121 teaches us to comfort ourselves in the Lord, when difficulties and dangers are greatest. It is almighty wisdom that contrives, and almighty power that works the safety of us that put ourselves under God's protection. He is a wakeful, watchful Keeper; He is never weary; He not only does not sleep, but He does not so much as slumber. Under this shade we may sit with delight and assurance. He is always near His people for their protection and refreshment. The right hand is the working hand; simply turn to our duty, and find God ready to give us success. He will take care that His people shall not fall. We will not be hurt, neither by the open assaults, nor by the secret attempts of our enemies. The Lord shall prevent the evil we fear, and sanctify, remove, or lighten the evil we feel. He will preserve the soul, that it be not defiled by sin, and disturbed by affliction; he will preserve it from perishing eternally. He will keep us in life and death; going out to our labor in the morning, and coming home to rest when the evening of old age calls us in. It is a protection for life. The Spirit, who is our Preserver and Comforter, shall abide with us forever. Let us be found in our work, assured that the blessings promised in this psalm are ours. (Matthew Henry Commentary) This is no time for fear. This is the time for faith and determination. Don't lose the vision here carried away by the motion. Hold on to all that you hide in your heart. There is one thing that has always been true--holds the world together. History marches on. There is a bottom line drawn across the ages. Culture can make its plan oh, but the line never changes. No matter how the deception may fly. There is one thing that has always been true. It will be true forever! God is in control! We believe that His children will not be forsaken, God is in control! We will choose to remember and never be shaken. There is no power above or beside Him, we know. Oh, God is in control, oh God is in control! Twila Paris – God is In Control God Is and Always will be in Control! Praise be to God! Aaron Hodges