Look, Folks, No Hands!

Look, Ma, no hands!

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
who alone does wondrous things.
 Blessed be his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory!
Amen and Amen!

Psalm 72:18-19

Have you ever, just for an instant even, thought that you were very successful in some particular area? Self sufficient?  Independent?  Have no need of others?  Or maybe even God?

Have you ever thought about, on the other hand, what it would be like if suddenly gravity failed?  Or what if the sun quit warming the earth?  Or it moved just a little closer to the earth?  What if the moon did not come out at night?  Or what if vegetation quit growing over the expanse of the universe?  What if the oceans did not contain themselves?

What if God said, "Look, folks, no hands!"  He alone does wondrous things.  He is the Blessed Controller of the universe and all that's in it.  Although we may not want to admit it, without Him we can do nothing.  I've often thought about those people who seem to deny, even revile God and yet are so successful.  It might give one a tendency to think that some are able to do things on their own, without the help of God.  But even there the Lord is working, allowing them the temporary privilege of seeing success.  Only one word from Him could destroy them and a lifetime of privileged income or belongings.  And eternity awaits all who refuse to believe in Him through the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our response to our loving Father should and must always be, "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things. Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory!"   

Amen and Amen!

Gloria

For All Those in Authority

  

  Give the king your justice, O God,
        and your righteousness to the royal son!
    May he judge your people with righteousness,
        and your poor with justice!
    Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people,
        and the hills, in righteousness!
    May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,
        give deliverance to the children of the needy,
        and crush the oppressor!
    May they fear you while the sun endures,
        and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!
    May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,
        like showers that water the earth!
    In his days may the righteous flourish,
        and peace abound, till the moon be no more!
        May prayer be made for him continually,
        and blessings invoked for him all the day!
Psalm 72:1-7,15b

Oh, that we would pray this prayer for those who reside over our nation's people!  Can you only imagine what God might have done over the past years if all of Christendom had banded together and prayed instead of criticized or been lethargic?  What might have been gained?

Each Sunday I am reminded during our prayer time before Sunday School to pray for the salvation of our President and those in authority.  I am so thankful for this reminder.  Whether or not I agree with the stand our governing body takes is not the issue; I still have the privilege and responsibility to pray for them.

We have an election coming up.  Whether we feel that the options are slim pickins' or the bet ever, we are yet responsible:  "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."  1 Timothy 2:1-2

Praying for our leaders and future leaders,

Gloria