This is Namma for
Christ with the two hundred fifty-third inspirational message dated Wednesday,
August 2nd, 2023. The title of this message is “He’s Got the Whole World in His
Hands – Dan. 2:20-22”.
The first eight words of this message’s
title are also the words of the title
of the below anointed song/video, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” as performed by the late great
Gospel artist Mahalia Jackson (This
performance was filmed when she was in Antibes, France in July, 1968).
The below passage of scripture (that
accompanies this message) is from the twentieth through the twenty-second
verses of the 2nd chapter of Daniel:
Daniel 2:20-22
New King James Version - (NKJV)
20 Daniel answered and said:
“Blessed be the name of God forever
and ever,
For wisdom and might are His.
21 And He
changes the times and the seasons;
He removes kings and raises up kings;
He gives wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who have understanding.
22 He reveals
deep and secret things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
And light dwells with Him.
The title of this message also includes the words – “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” – which is the “title” of the late Dr. Charles Stanley’s “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (7/30/23) – which I have included below (Dr. Charles Stanley passed away on 4/18/23). Dr. Charles Stanley was the founder of the “In Touch” daily devotional. Those who work on behalf of this daily devotional are continuing its publication - as it ministers to readers around the world. I recently read the below message and wanted to share this message in “Namma for Christ”.
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
Daniel
2:20-22
HOW MANY OF US HAVE LISTENED
TO THE NEWS and wondered, “What in the
world is going on?” Without a firm foundation of biblical truth, we can
easily be overcome with fear and despair. Thankfully, though, Christians can
find peace in the knowledge that our God is sovereign over every nation and
ruler on earth.
An omnipotent hand is
orchestrating a good and glorious plan: the Lord is the one who “removes kings
and establishes kings” (see Daniel 2:20-21
above). Nothing that the Lord does is carried out in isolation. He’s
working all things according to His divine plan. We tend to think that a ruler
has to be righteous for God to use him, but Proverbs 21:1 (see verse below) tells us that the Lord can direct the heart of any
national leader wherever He wishes.
Proverbs 21:1
New King James Version - (NKJV)
21 The king’s
heart is in the hand of the Lord,
Like the rivers
of water;
He turns it wherever He wishes.
In fact, He describes two pagan kings – Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus
– as “My servant” (see Jer. 25:9a below) and
“My shepherd” (see Isa. 44:28 below). Unbeknownst
to them, God guided their paths to fulfill His purposes for Israel.
Jeremiah 25:9a
New King James Version - (NKJV)
9a behold, I will send
and take all the families of the north,’ says the Lord, ‘and
Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, My servant, and will bring them
against this land, against its inhabitants, and against these nations all
around…
Isaiah 44:28
New King James Version - (NKJV)
28 Who says of Cyrus, ‘He is My
shepherd,
And he shall perform all My pleasure,
Saying to Jerusalem, “You shall be built,”
And to the temple, “Your foundation shall be
laid.”
The Lord’s plans for this world are
moving along according to His divine purposes, and no unrighteous ruler can
thwart Him. Just remember, “He’s got the whole world in His hands.”
I pray that you have enjoyed the
above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.
Please enjoy the below
anointed song/video, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” as performed by the late great
Gospel artist Mahalia Jackson - performed with power and anointing.
(I do not own the rights to this song).
(If you can't see the below video:
Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled
"Home" - please click "View web version". You will
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"end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy
the song/video.)
BE BLESSED!
