Sovereignty and Stewardship

It’s day 188 of reading the Bible in a year; today’s scriptures were 1 Chronicles 29 and Hebrews 4. Hebrews 4 is worthy of daily reading and meditation; there’s just so much to take in and remember. In 1 Chronicles 29, David is near death and offers an extraordinary act of praise before the people.

”Then David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly: “O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel, may you be praised forever and ever! Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength. ‘
1 Chronicles 29:10-12

‘Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.’
Hebrews 4:13

This morning, the sheer immensity of God fascinates me. He created the smallest particle and the entire universe. Because everything belongs to Him and stands exposed before Him, we are completely accountable to His magnificent, perfect rule. Reading this makes me realize I need to be a much better steward of my life and the blessings He has given me. Even as God sees every part of our lives, we can take comfort in knowing that His gaze is loving and filled with care. He understands our struggles and supports us as we seek to honor Him.