September 28
What a God!
Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker . . . Does the clay say to the potter, "What are you making?" Does your work say, "He has no hands"? (Isaiah 45:9).
Scripture: Isaiah 45:9-13
Song: "All Praise Be to God"
As Uzziah's reign drew to a close, a tranquil interlude for the nation ended. Isaiah understood the potential political turmoil and urged the country to stand on firm theological principle. The people must affirm the sovereignty and supremacy of God. They must know God is in charge.
Before the battle of Waterloo, Napoleon said to his staff, "We will place the infantry here, the cavalry here, and the artillery here." A member of his staff spoke up, "Shouldn't we pray about this, sir?" Napoleon stood to his full stature and responded, "It is Napoleon who proposes and disposes." From that moment on, the battle of Waterloo was lost. The rain came in torrents and bogged down infantry, cavalry, and artillery.
While attempting to explain the role of president of the United States to her 4-year-old son, a mother said the president was the boss of the country. Using his newly acquired Sunday school wisdom, the little guy exclaimed, "No, Mommy, that's not true. God is the boss."
Dear God, my past, present, and future are in Your hands. All the tenses of my life are under Your sovereignty. You know where I am, and You know who I am. So, please, direct my steps today. In the name of Jesus, amen.
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