Which other scriptures emphasize God's authority over creation and our submission? Wrestling with the Potter – Isaiah 45:9 “Woe to him who contends with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’?” Creation Shouts His Ownership • Genesis 1:1; 1:31 – He spoke, matter obeyed; He declared it “very good.” • Psalm 24:1-2 – “The earth is the LORD’s… for He has founded it.” Ownership means final say. The Clay-and-Potter Thread • Jeremiah 18:1-6 – Israel learns God can reshape lives and nations at will. • Job 10:8-9 – Job admits, “Your hands shaped me.” • Romans 9:20-21 – Paul applies the same picture to every believer: God reserves the right to assign purpose. Songs That Kneel • Psalm 95:3-6 – Creation in His hand; rightful response is kneeling. • Psalm 100:3 – “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His.” • Revelation 4:11 – Heaven’s worship centers on His Creator-rights. Wisdom’s Counsel to Submit • Proverbs 16:9 – We plan; He determines. • Proverbs 19:21 – His purpose prevails. • Job 42:2 – No plan of His can be thwarted. Voices of Prophets and Kings • Daniel 4:34-35 – Nebuchadnezzar’s triumphal confession: none can restrain God’s hand. • 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 – “Everything in heaven and earth belongs to You… You exalt and give strength.” Christ: Sovereign Agent of Creation • John 1:3 – Nothing exists apart from Him. • Colossians 1:16-17 – Made by Him, through Him, for Him, held together in Him. • Hebrews 1:2-3 – He sustains “all things by His powerful word.” New-Covenant Calls to Yield • James 4:13-15 – Plans must end with “If the Lord is willing.” • 1 Peter 5:6 – Humble yourself under His mighty hand. • Revelation 15:3-4 – Future worship celebrates His “righteous acts” and universal rule. Living the Lesson • Acknowledge your Potter daily—His design is wise, His ownership total. • Trade self-directed agendas for “Your will be done.” • Let every success or setback prompt the confession, “The earth is the LORD’s—and so am I.” |
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