25/08/2026
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
DAG HEWARD-MILLS
Today’s devotional reminds us that God’s purposes are greater than our plans, circumstances, and limitations.
Even when life feels confusing or overwhelming, God’s strong hand remains in control.
GOD’S STRONG HAND
25th August, 2026
READ: Jeremiah 4:28
This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations. For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
Isaiah 14:26-27
This scripture reveals that God has the whole earth in His hands and in His purposes. Your plan, your purposes, and your pursuits will amount to nothing unless they are done according to His purposes. It is well and good to plan your life and purpose to do many great things. But none of these things can flourish unless God has also purposed them.
Imagine God as a strong man who has stretched out his hand. Nothing can turn back the hand of the strong man. The man is too strong, and too powerful to bend back his hand. What God has decided and purposed is exactly what is going to happen.
Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:4-5 (NASB)
The prophet Jeremiah was informed that he was consecrated to the ministry before he was born. Is it not surprising to find out that everything you are doing was predetermined?
It is like watching a movie and being impressed with the scene only to watch the “behind the scenes” clips and discover the number of times it was repeated and practised until it was perfected. It looked so natural and yet it was all rehearsed!
In your life and ministry, it may look like events are overtaking and overwhelming you. But be well assured that all the events of your life are predetermined to ensure that you fulfil your ministry as a prophet to the nations. You may be going through overwhelming criticisms and accusations. Dear friend, take heart! There is nothing that is happening in your life that is not predetermined. Even your enemies are predetermined. Their damnation, their curse and doom are predetermined. God will punish them according to His predestination of their judgment.
MY TAKE 🥳
Your present situation may look uncertain, but God is not confused about your future.
What He has purposed for your life cannot be cancelled by criticism, opposition, disappointment, or difficult circumstances.
Start your day with a blessing!
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