January 8 2026

Deuteronomy 32:39
God makes a strong declaration here: “I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded and I will heal, and no one can deliver out of my hand.” This verse is not meant to frighten—it is meant to reassure. God is reminding His people that nothing in their lives is random or uncontrolled.
In real life, we often struggle when things happen that we cannot explain. Illness appears suddenly. Plans collapse without warning. Prayers seem delayed. In those moments, the heart asks quietly, “Where is God in this?” This verse answers that question honestly: God is still sovereign.
Think of a potter working with clay. Sometimes the pressure feels painful to the clay, but the potter’s hands are never cruel—they are intentional. The pressure is not meant to destroy but to reshape. God’s authority includes allowing certain seasons, but it never excludes His power to restore.
This verse does not say God enjoys wounding; it says He alone has authority over life and healing. That means no sickness, no enemy, no circumstance has greater control over your life than God does. Even when we do not understand the process, we can trust the One holding the process.
Many believers find peace only when things go well. But mature faith learns to rest even when answers are delayed. Trust is not built in comfort—it is forged in surrender.
Reflection:
Is there a situation you have been struggling to understand or accept? Can you trust that God still holds authority over it?
Prayer:
Lord, I trust Your sovereignty even when I do not understand Your ways. I place my life, my health, and my future into Your hands. Heal what needs healing and give me peace to trust You fully. Amen.