For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10 (NIV)

I have three preschool-age children, and one of their favorite songs is, “He’s got the whole world in His hands.” I love how their voices raise in squeaky melodies. I love singing along with them, but I often wonder, Do I really, really believe it? Do you?

Luke_12-6: Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

What concerns you today? Are you worried about your family, your marriage, or your children? Jesus says, “I have the whole world in My hands.” Are you concerned about your job or daily duties? Hear Jesus saying, “I have the whole world in My hands.” Are your anxious thoughts carrying you away? Hear Jesus saying, “I have the whole world in My hands.”

Do you have health problems that are wearing you down? Hear Jesus saying, “I have the whole world in My hands.” Are you concerned about your family members and friends who don’t want anything to do with Jesus?

Matthew_10-30: But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Jesus has them in His hands too. Jesus not only holds the world, He created it. “God, the Lord, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it. He gives breath to everyone, life to everyone who walks the earth. And it is he who says, ‘I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will take you by the hand and guard you, and I will give you to my people, Israel, as a symbol of my covenant with them. And you will be a light to guide the nations’” (Isaiah 42:5–6, NLT).

Jesus’ hands are large enough to carry all the burdens of our world, but intimate enough to reach out to hold the hand of a single person in need and wipe a stray tear. Thank Him for that . . . or better yet, sing it. “He’s got the whole world in His hands.”

Faith Step: Sing some of your favorite childhood Bible songs and consider what the words mean to you now.

May God Bless Nigeria, America And Israel And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!