Can You Control God?

September 29, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 78:40-41
How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the desert! Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Here is a good question to start the day. Be sure and think just a bit before you answer, because you know it is a trick question. Here it is. Do you think it is possible for you to control God? The all-powerful, all-knowing, everywhere at every moment God. The one who can do anything He desires. Can you control Him? Well, we know we cannot have total control of Him, I mean, get real, He is God. However, you can control His actions toward you.

 

     Imagine that. You can have full control of how the Almighty reacts to you. How? Well, the Bible says that if you harbor sin in your life, God will not hear you (Psalm 66:18). In Proverbs 1:23, it says that if we listen to His voice of correction and wisdom, His Spirit will help us understand His Words. What do you think God’s View is on the “Get Rich Quick” schemes in life? You did not think He noticed, did you? However, in Proverbs 28:20, God says His blessing is on the people who are faithful or consistent, but the ones who are always trying to make it in the lottery or trying to trick some other person for a quick cash deal, well, you read it and figure it out. In each of these passages of scripture and many more, God has given us a part in the decisions of what He will do toward us.

 

     The Children of Israel limited the “Holy One of Israel,” God, when they turned their back on Him. What might you be allowing or stopping God from doing for you?

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

   God’s desire is for us to have a rewarding life. Not always happy, fun, or exciting, but rewarding. Taking us through the valleys of life helps us depend on Him even more. Trust and obey, for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus. (Remind you of a tune you have sung? Well, sing it again and believe it. It is true.) When we do our part, God always keeps His promises. Trust him.

 

How might you take part in how God works in your life today?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  September 29, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Jeremiah 26, 27 / Psalm 78:34-55
Proverbs 28-29 / Acts 9-10

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
GEcc. 9-10  /  Gal. 3