God is in Control

Ecclesiastes 5:8—If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and right, do not be amazed at the matter; for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them.

We don’t have to look far to see oppression and injustice.  It lives in our backyards, down the street, across our nation, and around the world.  Sometimes we feel subjected to the oppression and injustice, and other times we feel powerless to stop it.  It might seem natural to question God and ask where He is in all of this or how He can allow such injustice and oppression to occur.  Or perhaps we don’t see God in it at all and we begin to believe that humans have the power to control everything that happens.  At all times, we must remember that God brings all things together for good, but it does not mean that he never allows a bad thing to happen.  After all, humans have free will, and we are imperfect.  We make lots of mistakes, which proves we really aren’t in control after all.  God who loves us is always in control—He has a greater plan than any of us could possibly imagine.  For that plan to be revealed though, we must trust in Him and pray constantly for it to be revealed.  Our faith must abide deeply and our prayers must flow beyond just our personal selfish interests – we must pray for those in the world who do not know how to pray for themselves.

Today as you pray and meditate on His Word, declare to God that you trust Him completely.  Praise Him for His perfect and knowing plan, even in those times when you don’t understand everything that is happening.  Pray for those in this world that lead campaigns for oppression and injustice that their human plans would be foiled and their hearts would be changed.  Pray for those who fight against oppression and injustice that they would be filled with wisdom and empowered by the Holy Spirit to accomplish God’s Will for His Creation.