Tues., 1/23/18 Devotion (Gen. 24:3a)

Today's encouragement comes from Genesis 24:3a, where we read these words:

"And I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth . . . "

I like this phrase: "The God of heaven and the God of the earth.” Let us focus on the "earth" part. Are we ever tempted to think that God runs heaven; but that the devil, or maybe sinners have control over the earth? If we are inclined to think that way, our error is shared by many others. The truth is that God is the supreme governor of the earth, (as well as heaven). Jesus Christ is the crowned King, not only of His church, but of the whole universe (which was created through Him).

The Triune God put the earth under man's feet; and we are His vice-regents, to steward and tend it. But, in the greatest sense, the Lord *Himself* is "God of the earth." Let us be thankful for this fact; and commit ourselves to serving under Him well.

[Puritan quote of the day: "Whoever is set up on earth, they are set up by our Lord. 'By Me,' says He, 'kings reign, and princes decree justice.’ “ —John Bunyan, in, "All Loves Excelling"]