The Night That Christ Was Born – God Is in Control – Psalm 103:19-22

 

This is “Namma for Christ” with the one hundred seventy-third inspirational message dated Tuesday, December 2nd, 2020. The title of this message is, “The Night That Christ Was Born – God Is in Control – Psalm 103:19-22”.  “The Night That Christ Was Born” by Kirk Franklin (as provided below in the accompanied video) is a song that I first heard performed during “Christmas season” in my church. On Sunday, November 29th, 2020, during my church’s “virtual service” (due to the coronavirus pandemic) – I heard the song performed, again, as a “duet”. The duet was beautifully sung by two members of my church - a “mother and her daughter”- who melodiously performed the song. These two ladies have always “let their lights shine” as they have shared their gifts of singing – in “service” to the Lord.  I knew that after I heard this song – I knew that I would want to share a version of “this song” in my next message.

 

The below scripture is what King David wrote “in praise to the Lord” in the 19^th through the 22^nd verses of the one hundred third chapter of Psalms:

 

Psalm 103:19-22

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁹ The Lord has established His throne in heaven,
And His kingdom rules over all.

²⁰ Bless the Lord, you His angels,
Who excel in strength, who do His word,
Heeding the voice of His word.
²¹ Bless the Lord, all you His hosts,
You ministers of His, who do His pleasure.
²² Bless the Lord, all His works,
In all places of His dominion.

Bless the Lord, O my soul!

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “God Is in Control” – which is the title of the Charles Stanley Daily Devotional for (11/30/20) – which I have included below:

God Is in Control

Psalm 103:19-22

By Charles Stanley

   In Today’s Psalm, David discusses a fundamental attribute of God: His SOVEREIGNTY. This means God has complete authority and control over all human beings and every aspect of the universe. It also means that “luck” and “good fortune” have no place in a discussion about Him. And because God is good, we can have full confidence in His absolute and loving control over every aspect of our existence.

When we trust in the Father’s sovereignty, we stand on two assurances. The first is that He is intimately involved in our daily life. No matter what, He never stops providing, protecting, and caring for every believer. He knows what we need for today and tomorrow.

The second is that the Lord will work every circumstance for our benefit – without exception! When situations are more demanding, our confidence may waiver, but Scripture promises “that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” – see Romans 8:28 below:

Romans 8:28

New King James Version (NKJV)

²⁸ And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

You and I do not live by chance. As children of a sovereign God, we live secure and under His control. Trust Him to carry you through whatever trial stands in your way.

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song. “Both” reflect God’s LOVE for us – His children. God loved us so much that He sent His Son Jesus Christ to this earth for us – to redeem us of our sins so that we may have eternal life. See John 3:16 below -

John 3:16

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

 

Please enjoy the below song, “The Night That Christ Was Born” by Kirk Franklin - performed with power and anointing.

(I do not own the rights to this song).

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BE BLESSED!