In His Hands 

   There’s an old gospel song that says, “He’s got the whole world in His hands.”  In a troubled world we can find much peace in that truth; He really does have the whole world in His hands.

   The world around us sometimes seems to be falling apart.  We look around and begin to wonder if the end of the world is near.  Yet, there have been worse times than those of today and the world is still here.  Things may even get worse, but still, it is God and God alone, who will determine when the end will come.  “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Matt 24: 26).

   Until that day comes we can take heart in the knowledge that God is in charge.  Even though it may seem hopeless at times, there is always hope in God.  If we cling to that hope and trust in His promises we can overcome the trials and tribulations this world may bring.

   The woes of our nation and society are painful; they cause great distress.  But the whole world in His hands.

   The seeming upheaval in the Church causes the faithful much angst and perplexes many.  But the whole world is in His hands.

   We seem to be on the fast track to destruction.  We fear what will come next.  But the whole world is in His hands.

   It can be difficult to keep this truth in mind, but we must.  If we are to have any peace in this world that peace can only come from our Heavenly Father.  We must remember, accept and trust that He has, always has had, and always will have, the whole world in His hands.