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Jesus Is In Control Right Now: You Are Not Alone!

Day 12 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions

One of the best movies I watched this past year was about a young man who was coerced into working as the getaway driver for a crime boss. As you can imagine, there were some pretty intense high-speed chase scenes. When I looked at behind-the-scenes making-of-the-movie footage, however, I was intrigued to learn that the chases were real, not computer generated, and the vehicle was actually controlled by a trained stunt driver strapped into an apparatus on top while the actors did their thing inside of it. At no point was the vehicle ever out of control. 

But you never see the stunt driver in the movie.

Hi, I’m Lauren Thell, author of Christian YA fiction and blogger for teens who are ready to exceed the world’s expectations.

Sometimes life feels like a high-speed chase.

What’s spiraling out of control for you right now? Perhaps you’re in a relationship that isn’t going the way you imagined. Maybe you’re having trouble keeping up at school or work, or your family is in the midst of a crisis. Maybe you’re suffering the effects of the continuous political tug-of-war, and you’re just waiting for the big crash. 

If so, you should find great comfort in Jesus’ last words to his disciples: 

Jesus might have physically left the world at that point, but that doesn’t mean he is gone. He promised to be with them always, and that includes us, his modern-day disciples.

So where is he?

Jesus is in control. He dwells in us.

Jesus is still here, and he’s in control. Even when you mess up, or when someone else messes something up, he still has control over the situation, and at no point does he ever take his hands off the steering wheel. 

Rejoice, for he is with us to the very end of time!

Have a very blessed and merry Christmas!

For Further Reading

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Check out the full passages in John 15, John 17, and Ephesians 3. Still looking for proof that God is in control? See also Isaiah 14:24-27 and Isaiah 45:1-13.

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2 thoughts on “Jesus Is In Control Right Now: You Are Not Alone!”

  1. Knowing Jesus is with me always no matter what is the most comforting thought and feeling . Just don’t know what I would do without him! I certainly enjoyed reading these 12 days of advent. Always a great way to start my day. God bless you and your family. Merry Christmas

  2. This was an inspiring set of messages and very enjoyable! Thank you and God bless your family! Merry Christmas!

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