God Has Everything Under Control
David Wilkerson's sermon emphasizes that despite global chaos, God remains sovereign and in control of all events.
David Wilkerson emphasizes that despite the chaos and calamities shaking the world, believers can find peace in the knowledge that God is in control. He reassures the faithful that nothing occurs without God's awareness and governance, as highlighted in the Psalms and Isaiah. Wilkerson encourages Christians to look beyond the turmoil and recognize their value to God, who has a divine plan for history. He reminds us that earthly powers are insignificant to God, who remains sovereign over all nations and events. Ultimately, believers are called to trust in God's overarching authority and to not succumb to fear.
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The whole world is trembling right now over the outbreak of terror and calamities happening throughout the earth. Every day we wake up to learn of another disaster. Some observers say we are witnessing the beginnings of World War III.
Non-believers are becoming convinced there are no solutions left, that everything is spinning into chaos because there is no "all-seeing governance." But God's people know differently. We know there is no reason to fear, because the Bible reminds us again and again the Lord has everything under control. Nothing happens in the world without his knowledge and governance.
The Psalmist writes, "The kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the governor among the nations" (Psalm 22:28). Likewise, the prophet Isaiah declares to the world, "Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear, and all that is therein" (Isaiah 34:1). He's saying, "Listen, nations, and give me your ear. I want to tell you something important about the Creator of the world."
Isaiah states that when God's indignation is aroused against nations and their armies, it is the Lord himself who delivers them to slaughter. "Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance.... All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing.... It is he [God] that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers.... To whom then will ye liken me?" (Isaiah 40:15, 17, 22, 25).
Isaiah then speaks to God's people, who are battered and troubled by world events. He counsels, "Look up to the sky, to the glorious heavens. Behold the millions of stars placed there. Your God created and named every one. Are you not more precious to him than they are? So, fear not."
We are to know there is a map in heaven, a plan that our Father has outlined for the course of history. And he knows the end from the beginning. As this plan comes to fruition, I believe we are to ask ourselves this question: "Where is the Lord's eye focused in all this?" God's eye is not focused on the world's tin-god dictators or their threats.
Scripture assures us these wild men's bombs, armies and powers are as nothing to the Lord. He laughs at them as mere specks of dust, and soon he will blow them all away (see Isaiah 40:23-24).
Sermon Outline
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- Introduction to the current state of the world
- The perception of chaos among non-believers
- God's sovereignty over all events
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- Scriptural assurance of God's control
- The significance of Psalm 22:28
- Isaiah's call to the nations
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III
- God's power over nations
- The metaphor of nations as insignificant
- God's position as the Creator
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IV
- Encouragement for God's people
- The importance of looking to God
- God's care for His creation
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V
- Understanding God's plan for history
- The focus of God's attention
- The futility of worldly powers
Key Quotes
“The kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the governor among the nations.” — David Wilkerson
“Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance.” — David Wilkerson
“Your God created and named every one. Are you not more precious to him than they are?” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Trust in God's sovereignty during uncertain times.
- Look to scripture for reassurance and guidance.
- Recognize your value to God amidst worldly chaos.