We have seen the power and might of God, His knowledge of people and His choices of who He would use to bring about His plan for our redemption. Today we see His sovereign power and His control of places and world events.
Luke 2:1-4 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world 
should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,”
It was no coincidence that the Roman emperor had a census taken and that Mary and Joseph would need to travel to Bethlehem, Joseph’s ancestral home. He was in the line of David and David’s home had been in Bethlehem in Judea since he was of the tribe of Judah. In addition, God knew this ahead of time because the Old Testament prophecy regarding where the Messiah would be born was given hundred of years before the event in Micah 5:2
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,
from you shall come forth for me
one who is to be ruler in Israel,
whose coming forth is from of old,
from ancient days.
God knew when and where His Son would be born, and it happened exactly when and where God designed it. Not only do we see God’s sovereignty in the choice and 
control of people and places but we see His Omnipotence. God is All Powerful as He has unlimited power and influence. He does all He wants and intends to do. God is the source of all power and without God’s power everything would fall apart. His power holds the stars in place and sustains life. Having Mary able to travel, Joseph having to go to Bethlehem, the Roman government requiring a census are all evidences of God’s Omnipotent power. His power and influence extends to His whole creation and nothing happens by chance.
Where do you see God’s Omnipotent power in your life? Nothing happens that is outside His control. His will cannot be thwarted and He will see all to completion. No earthly leader or worldly power can stop God’s plans. Daniel expressed his awe at God’s power in Daniel 2:20-21 ““Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
to whom belong wisdom and might.
21 He changes times and seasons;
he removes kings and sets up kings;
he gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to those who have understanding; Daniel knew that God had power over all things, people and places. Job also knew of God’s Omnipotent power as he states in Job 42:2 “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
Look for God in the little things in your life and soon you will see His presence everywhere. God’s providential care of those who believe in Jesus is a blessing beyond measure.
Linda
Fearless Living 