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In His Hands

Writer's picture: Muyiwa MepaiyedaMuyiwa Mepaiyeda

Updated: Jan 20

A BASKETBALL in the hands of a famous player will be worth millions, while the value will be much less in the hands of a pedestrian.


The value of a thing is determined by the hands in which you put it—and a person's worth is revealed in the company they keep.


In His Hands
In His Hands

PSALM 1 verse 1 says, “Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favoured by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example].”


He does not stand in the path of sinners nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers).


But his delight is in the law of the Lord and on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night.


So, he watches his association and location.


Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent to search the promised land.


He walked away from the pack when he gave his testimony.


Then, God said: But My servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land he entered, and his descendants shall take possession of it. (Numbers 14 verse 24)


Your company will determine your exploits.


NEHEMIAH could do wonders because his eyes were on God.


He prayed for his people.


Let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant and the prayer of Your servants who delight to [reverently] fear Your Name [Your essence, Your nature, Your attributes, with awe]; and make Your servant successful this day and grant him compassion in the sight of this man [the king].” (Nehemiah 1 verse 11)


If your focus is on you, the devil is at work.


The HEBREW BOYS knew the devil was at work when they were offered meat dedicated to idols.


So, they rejected the offer, and Daniel told the prince of the eunuchs to test them for ten days. (Daniel 1:verses 9-18)


They risked all to prove God’s point.


My question is, what are you willing to risk to follow Him?


God is in control when you submit to Him, and the devil is in control when you disobey God.


 

If your focus is on you, God is not at work


The WIDOW of SAREPTA yielded her control to God and lived beyond the famine. (1 Kings 16 verses 7-16)


My prayer for you is that you’ll laugh at famine and destruction. Terror will not come near you. Whenever you visit your home, you'll find nothing amiss. (Job 5 verses 22-24)


God's INSTRUCTION is where human reasoning and experience go to die.


His place of instruction is your place of direction. (2 Timothy 3 verse 16)


PETER struggled with instruction when he said, "Teacher, we worked hard all night and caught nothing. But if you say so, I’ll lower the nets.” (Luke 5 verse 5)


The prophet's WIDOW went to Elisha for instructions.


“Borrow many empty containers from all your neighbours. Then close the door behind you and your children, and pour oil into all those containers. When one is full, set it aside.” (2 Kings 4 verses 3-4)


The instructions led her into abundance.


If you remain in the hands of men, they'll treat you like men. However, in the hands of God, he will love you like his Son. (John 17 verse 23)


 

Do not take your situation to God if you do not want his perspective.


When the MOB brought the woman caught in adultery to Jesus, they wanted to trap him.


He continued to write on the ground and told them that he, who had no sin, should throw the first stone.


JESUS called their attention to something they had missed. They were sinners. I am calling your attention to the same thing.


They left one after another until she was the only one left.


Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?


She answered, “No one, Lord!”


And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you either. Go. From now on, sin no more.”] (John 8 verses 10-11)


Her fate changed when they brought her to Jesus Christ.


Final Thoughts


Do NOT TAKE your situation to God if you do not want his perspective.


The presence or absence of God will determine your worth.


Give your life to Him!





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