He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

"The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands; nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things; and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation, that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, 'For we also are His children.'"
Acts 17:24-28

As I was thinking about the events in Egypt and the Middle East over the last several weeks, and thinking about all the nations that are in turmoil right now, this song weaved its way into my head: He's got the whole world in His hands.

The earth is the LORD'S, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it. Psalm 24:1

God is not surprised by what is happening around the world today. And He is not wringing His hands over it. He remains on His throne, in absolute authority over the Earth.

The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all. Psalm 103:19

We believe that God in His power and strength (and creativity!) made the world come into being.

By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. Hebrews 11:3

That same Creator, still on His throne, is certainly in control of the world today.

The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; the LORD has clothed and girded Himself with strength; indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved. Psalm 93:1

Doesn't this give you comfort? I know it does me. We don't know what the future holds for these nations, or even our own, (or even ourselves!) but we do know Who holds it - right in His hands!

Someday, we don't know when, the trials and wars and conflict of this world will cease. Jesus will come again and a new heaven and new Earth will be created. The kingdom of the world will be the Kingdom of our Lord.

Then the seventh angel sounded; and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever." Revelation 11:15

And He will reign FOREVER and EVER. Hallelujah!

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Traditional Spiritual

He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole wide world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.

He’s got wind and the rain in His hands,
He’s got wind and the rain in His hands,
He’s got wind and the rain in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.

He’s got the tiny little baby in His hands,
He’s got the tiny little baby in His hands,
He’s got the tiny little baby in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.

He’s got you and me, brother, in His hands,
He’s got you and me, brother, in His hands,
He’s got you and me, brother, in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.