SEP 05
September 5.
"This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth—and He has appointed me to build a temple for Him at Jerusalem!" Ezra 1:2
It comforts us to know that nothing is going wrong in this world, though at times, all seems to be in confusion. It ought to comfort us to know that there is One, greater than men, who rules over all things!
A little boy sat in front of his father in a carriage, and held the reins. But his father held them too, although the boy did not know it. Presently the boy felt one of the reins drawn through his little hands. He understood it then, and said, "Father, I thought I was driving; but I am not, am I?"
Just so, we think that WE are doing great things—but there is One behind us, whose hand really holds the reins!
"In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will." Ephesians 1:11
"The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord." Proverbs 16:33
"A king's heart is a water channel in the Lord's hand: He directs it wherever He chooses." Proverbs 21:1