He Rules Over All

The other day, my wife was on the phone with my daughter who was traveling through some pretty big storms. One of the towns she drove through eventually ended up flooded. Anyway, my wife was looking at the weather radar on her phone and helping my daughter find the best route to avoid the worst of it. This afternoon, we got hit with a rainstorm or two. There was a tornado warning, strong winds, possibility of hail, and lots and lots of rain. In between some of the downpours, I went outside and just looked at the clouds. It was the strangest cloud movement I have ever seen. One layer of clouds was moving north. Another layer was moving southeast. Still a third layer was moving towards the southwest. I must admit I was wondering if it might be the beginning of a tornado. As the lightning struck and the thunder continued to rumble, I was just in awe of the power and unpredictability of the storm. This storm, however, was part of God’s creation that is subject to Him. It is not overwhelming or dangerous for God. He can change the weather as He desires by simply commanding it. Even your greatest obstacle in life is nothing for God. Because God is the Creator and rules over all, we owe Him our lives and worship. Psalm 8, “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?” Psalm 19, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 104, “How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number — living things both large and small.” Psalm 148, “Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created.” Psalm 96, “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy;” Lord, As the Psalmist declares, You are the Creator of all things. Your creation declares Your praise. Praise God. Alleluia. Amen