I sat in my beach chair watching as two young girls were building a large kingdom in the sand.  They worked together moving buckets of sand and placing them just right to erect a glorious structure. Once they were finished, the two architects stood back and smiled at their masterpiece. 

But the glory did not last. You see, their foundation was established on powdery dust. Not long after, the waves crashed in and wiped out the structure they had proudly built. Instead of beauty, the final effect was brokenness and disorder.  

I need to remember this image when I am struggling with fear as I witness the vain monuments constructed by those who oppose God. Sometimes these strongholds of rebellion seem insurmountable, and I start to believe the lie that evil is winning the day.  

The kingdoms of this world can seem like beasts devouring everything that is holy and right, but their arrogant display will be wiped away like castles in the sand. God is seated on the throne for all eternity, and He sees all and knows all. Nothing done on earth escapes His notice.  

Remind yourself your God still rules the universe, and you can rest in His care.

Friend, if you find yourself overwhelmed by terrible evil in this world, take your eyes off of the destructive oppression of man and place your eyes firmly on your omnipotent God: 

Find comfort because He is seated on the throne. Your God is not surprised or caught off guard by evil. He rests in total control.  Note His clothing is white as snow, and the hair of his is white like wool. Your Heavenly Father demonstrates true wisdom and holiness. He exists beyond the boundaries of time and space, and He sustains all His creation.  Stand in awe because flames of fire encircle his royal splendor with wheels all ablaze. As our Righteous Judge, God is always at work rolling out His divine redemption. (Read Daniel 7 and stand in awe!)  Find joy in his commitment to justice as the books are opened. God takes record of every act of evil, and He will deal with those who remain rebellious and unrepentant.  Bow in worship with the thousands upon thousands who serve Him with worshipful devotion. One day, we will stand triumphant before Him with a throng of believers to honor the King of Kings. Rejoice because your Savior, the Son of man, is led into His presence and given all authority, glory, and sovereign power. Jesus took on flesh, lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and defeated death to secure the victory.  Rest assured: Your God still rules the universe. The reign of King Jesus will never end.

On a cloudy day, you can look up to the heavens with great hope and know that at any moment the sky could part, and Christ will come down from heaven to set everything right once and for all. 

The Almighty’s kingdom will overcome all opposition and stand indestructible for all eternity. He reigns over all. Let that truth wash over you like a wave and wipe out all your fear. God wins in the end.  

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REMEMBER Y0UR GOD STILL RULES THE UNIVERSE

Instead of focusing on the magnitude of our problems, you and can I choose to rejoice in the magnificence of our Almighty God. Right now, He is seated on an unshakable throne in heaven, and He reigns over all that concerns you. You don’t need to fear because the One who is Faithful and True will never fail to fight for you.

Our God is the Alpha and the Omega, the A to Z. He existed before everything, and He will endure beyond all every little thing. Our omnipotent God oversees all the universe and directs every detail of our lives. Nothing stands outside His sovereign control.

The Almighty remains a firm foundation under our feet, and we need not fear even when our world seems to be falling apart. If we turn our gaze upward and consider His infinite perfection, our worry will be replaced by wonder. God’s glory will fill our weary hearts and leave us awestruck.

I want to invite you to spend 26 days meditating on the names of your magnificent God from A to Z. As you contemplate God’s wonder, you will overcome worry.

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