God is in charge of everything. He’s in charge of the universe and all it’s galaxies. He commands the sun to rise and set. He tells the stars when to shine and the rain when to water the earth. He’s in charge of day and night, good and bad, man and woman. He’s in charge of history. He’s in charge of today. And He is in charge of tomorrow.
God is in charge.
That simple truth fuels my faith in a big way. It means if God is really in charge, I have nothing to fear. I don’t have to fear whether I fit in or not. I don’t have to fear failure. I don’t have to fear the unknown future. I don’t even have to worry about getting my feelings hurt. If someone hurts my feelings then God allowed it. He had to if He’s in charge of everything. And if God allowed someone to hurt me or if He allowed me to fail at my dream then it’s for good reason. He’s trying to make me better and stronger.
Trusting in the truth that God is in charge of my life gives me a different perspective. I use to think everything depended on me instead of God. I wonder if that’s how the disciples felt when they became overwhelmed by the storm.
Jesus and the disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee when a furious storm came up. The waves were monstrous tossing the boat across the angry sea. Water poured over the boat as the seamen tried to keep the vessel afloat. Let’s not forget. These were experienced fishermen. They had sailed through a storm or two during their profession. They must have felt their survival depending on their expertise. Although this time, their skills weren’t enough. They had done all they knew to do and now panic had set in.
While the storm caused great fear in the hearts of the disciples, the screaming wind was like a lullaby to Jesus. The tossing boat lulled Him to sleep.
I can imagine what the disciples were thinking. How can He sleep when our lives our in danger!”
Jesus could sleep because He is in charge!
Jesus got up and rebuked the wind. “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind calmed down and He said to His disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” (Mark 4:39-40).
The disciples needed Jesus’ help but Jesus didn’t need help from no one. He didn’t call on the angles to help. He didn’t pull out a magic wand or magic dust. No. He simply stood and said, “Quiet” because He’s in charge of all.
How does knowing God is in charge calm your fear today and fuel your faith?
I realize for some of you the fear of the storm is so loud and frightening that even though Jesus is in charge you can’t stop shaking. I’d like to comfort you with this. Jesus was in the boat. He’s with you now. Even though the storm didn’t wake Him, the cry of His disciples did. God hears your cries. He’s aware. He will not let the storm overtake you. You are in the safety of His care.
Not only that but I’m praying for you daily, sister. I’m asking God to make Himself so real that fear can no longer spook you. I’m asking Him to fuel your faith with His truths so you can battle fear, worry and anxiety. You can do it. Rest in the security of His faithful arms as He leads you from fear to faith.
Karen says
Micca,
What a blessing your words are to me this morning! I feel like I’ve been tossing in those raging waters for so long now. I lost sight of the truth that Jesus is IN the boat with me. Blessings, Karen
Doris says
Oh My Word…you just spoke to my soul. Its funny how we hear this all the time and think that we believe it being a good christian an all but do we really own it. Does it resinate with who we are in our daily lives. You spoke it so clearly. We have no reason to fear. God is in control. It sounds so easy but it’s so difficult to live this out from day to day. Sometimes minute by minute. Thank you so much for your words. This is something that Satan likes to hold me down with. He likes to wrap those chains around me and smother me with it. God is in control!!!!! May God richly bless you today, tomorrow and always.
Jessica B says
Micca,
Thank you for sharing these words today as I SO needed to hear them. I posted on my Facebook Wall yesterday that faith is so hard. After reading your words this morning, I realized that it’s hard because I am not the one in control. God is. That fact alone is a blessing but it’s also so hard to not be the one pulling the strings and making things happen. I am trying so very hard to trust in Him right now. Yet, my independent self wants to step over Him and just start doing. Thank you for opening my eyes today.
Blessings
Jackie S. says
So fantastic, Micca………I really needed these words today! Thanks!
Rica says
I need this so bad. It seems like the storms in life are coming everywhere and don’t know where are they coming from. I know it’s the devil but I’m trusting God and knowing that GOD is in control of every situations. I am reading your book and I am feeling the same way how you felt when you lost your husband but in different situations. I can really use your prayers right now.
Thank you so much for your encouraging words.
Sue says
Dear Sweet Micca thank you these encouraging words! i’m in the Untouched Heart On Line Bible Study–each chapter feels my heart and soul–learning to “let go” and let God take control–releasing my fears–Satan has had control too long! I’m feeling and hearing God’s voice more and more each day. Thank you for your encouraging words!
Robin P says
Love your book Micca! Knowing God is in charge takes a huge weight off of me but I have to admit that at times I take it back. My faith and trust in God has grown, He is ALWAYS with us and never leaves us but I have to be reminded sometimes as the enemy tries to snake his way in there. Praising God for you and this study that is such a blessing!
Lynne says
Hi Micca! I am so thankful that God had you write this book and this blog. I am also so thankful that Melissa Ross Taylor decided to lead an online bible study on your book. God is using you so much to speak to me. I loved it when you said “He simply asks me to let Him open the wound and let Him drain it of its poison. WOW… so powerful. I also loved the analogy of the stones being moved out of the way. This book is so incredibly powerful. I know I will have to re-read it a couple of times to get all I need out of it. I am truly sorry you had such pain and sorrow especially at such a young age, but I am thankful you stepped out in faith to share it.
missy says
Thank you for sharing your story. Oh how it touched my heart. I cried. I absolutely love your book and Melissa’s online study of it! What a blessing you and your family are to others.I have underlined so many things you have written that have helped me so much in overcoming fear. I have panic attacks and some days it is a constant battle, but with this book and study, I am overcoming and learning to just let it go!!!!! Love you soooo much!!!!!!