Daily Walk Through the New Testament

July 6

Read Luke 8:49-9:17

When God created man and woman, He gave them a mandate: “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion . . . Over every living thing” (Genesis 1:28). Briefly stated, God said, “Take control.” Today, we are prone to a sinful version of having dominion, one in which we refuse to call Jesus Lord. Each of us spends our days taking control of our lives. In any typical home, the battle over who will hold the TV remote illustrates the ongoing need for control.
Jesus is in control of the entire universe and of every age of history — He most certainly can and should be Lord of our lives! Yet we struggle to relinquish control to Him. You will never find true life until you give total control over to the One who holds all of life. Do not depend solely on your abilities or your plans. Depend on the One who is present, the Lord Jesus Christ. He can call into existence things that are not and lead you into wisdom. He is almighty and good! Praise Him and rely on Him, for He is God!
The only antidote to resisting God’s control is what Jesus seeks from us: TRUST! Focus on His trustworthy character and put your trust in Him.