Every ordinary detail

It was another day when I woke up with an unusual dream that made me wonder for a while about its meaning. But when I turned to my Bible, God strengthened my spirit and gave me assurance that He is in control.

He soon talked with me through the story of Esther. Esther chapter 6 talks about a king who is supposed to be in control of everything in life, yet he was not able to go to sleep. Esther 6:1 says,

"That night the king could not sleep. So one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king."Then he asked people to bring a book to read. He heard about the good deeds of Mordecai toward him; it was written in that book. The next day, the king honoured Mordecai.

When another man, Haman, was plotting to kill Mordecai and wanted to speak to the king about it, God orchestrated events and showed that He has not only the mighty winds in control, the fiery fire in control, and the powerful waters in control, but also sleep—the very ordinary thing in a person's life—in His hand. He did not allow the king to have a good sleep until the message God wanted to reach his ears reached the king.

Yes, no weapon formed against us shall prosper when God is in control of our lives. No dreams can damage us. No power of darkness can stand against us, for we have a God who is over time, dreams, sleep, and every little and big detail of our lives.

Dear God, may we commit ourselves and our families into Your hand. May You protect us and guide us. Thank You, Lord, for intervening in places, talking to people, moving things, and changing situations in our favour even when we do not know about it. Thank You, Lord, for Your mighty arms and Your everlasting love over us.

In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.