Pondering the Prepositions: Over

by David Chadwick

This week, we are looking at how something as simple as an English preposition is a powerful tool when it comes to explaining the nature and character of God. These tiny little worlds that we use so often can also give us strategies for how to pray.

Here is the next preposition to ponder: over.

The sovereign Almighty God of the universe is watching OVER us. In some translations of Psalm 121:5, God's Word says that the Lord watches OVER us. Psalm 121:8 goes on to say, "The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore." God never slumbers and sleeps. Isn't that great news? The eternal God of the universe never sleeps so that we can sleep in perfect peace!

In fact, Isaiah 26:3 says, "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Do any of you struggle with sleepless nights? Or maybe you or someone in your family has night terrors? Is your sleep restless? If so, I want to pray that you will be set free from this torment in Jesus's name.

If God truly is in control and has all authority and dominion OVER his creation, that means he can set you free. He is in heaven, watching OVER you and me, sitting on his throne, ruling the universe with his perfect grace and truth (John 1:14). He is the peace bringer and the peace giver!

No matter what we may face in our day to day lives, the sovereign Lord who lives in us is in control. He knows what he is doing. We need to fear nothing and can fully trust him with everything.

God is in control. His children will never be forsaken. We know that his kingdom is unshakeable. If this is true, why fear? Pray confidently knowing that he is IN you and WITH you. He goes BEFORE you and BEHIND you. He is ON your side and working FOR you.

And he is OVER everything! No matter what we may face today or forever.