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God’s Authority Over Nature

Psalm 135:6

The Lord does what He wants, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and the deep oceans.

When Ahab reigned as the king of Israel, he worshipped a false god named Baal. It had been three years without rain in Israel. As per God’s command, a man of God named Elijah challenged 450 Baal priests to see who the true GOD was, the Lord or Baal. They would each offer a sacrifice, and the God who would answer by fire would be proved to be the true God.

The Baal priests offered their sacrifice and they even hurt themselves so that their god would answer them, but there was no fire nor any answer. Elijah was alone. He built an altar with 12 stones, put some wood on it then laid some meat on the wood. He poured some water onto the wood three times. Theoretically, we cannot make fire out of something wet. However, Elijah prayed to God and God sent fire! The fire did not only burn the meat, but also the wood, stones and water! Not too long after that, rain poured down!

The true God has the highest authority in heaven and on earth. God created all things in heaven and earth and He governs all things, including nature. The fire, wind and rain obey God because they are all under God’s authority. 

Aren’t you blessed knowing that Someone who has the highest authority over nature loves you so much? Let’s praise Him!

Prayer

Dear God, You are all-powerful and in control of all things in heaven and on earth! We praise Your holy name! Amen.