Rest In His Will – “Now it’s in God’s Hands!”

Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. – Job 38:4 (KJV)

Was it really?

I often hear people say, “Now it’s in God’s hands! He will take care of it.” I have used this statement many times—especially when I saw how helpless and powerless I was in my own strength. When everything seemed to slip out of control and I had already tried to do something, but to no avail. When I felt my back pressed harder and harder against the wall. When I found myself stuck in a corner and no help came from anyone, I would surrender and declare, “Now it’s in God’s hands!”

With tears and desperation, I bowed my knees and asked the Lord to take the lead, trusting He would pull me through that particular situation. Days would pass one after another, and though part of the heavy burden would feel lighter, much of it still remained. At the end of the journey—once victorious and relieved that it was all behind me—I would dare to praise the Lord. Yet not with full satisfaction, but rather as a defeated warrior: unarmed and stripped of honour on the battlefield. Though alive, it felt as if life had lost its colour.

Many years later, after numerous humbling situations, I realized I had to question my journey with the Lord.

When Defeated

I set aside time to understand why things did not seem right. What was the issue? I trusted the Lord Jesus with all my worries and concerns. All my struggles and all my tears were placed in His hands. My prayers rose from an honest and burdened heart—always casting my cares upon the Lord, as instructed by His Word.

A time of self-reflection is always welcomed. Patience is key, and meditation is required. Prayer is necessary, and time must be given bountifully. Yet so many times I found myself defeated, and it did not seem to align with Scripture. We are the children of the Victorious One! Jesus conquered death and delivered every believer from the most horrendous penalty.

However, I was not simply walking through the valley of the shadow of death. In every situation, I realised I was slipping over the edge. Each time, the Lord had to lift me up again, teaching me how to walk, holding me tight, and investing in me all His love. And though it was comforting to know that Jesus was on my side, I began to understand that being defeated was not the goal God had for me. If we are to walk with the Lord, then when we fall, we are not meant to learn how to walk all over again, but to rise and continue more confidently. To learn from the fall how not to fall again.

Wasn’t It Always?

I was humbled and strengthened when the Lord revealed to me two fundamental principles from His Word.

First, if I trusted Jesus for salvation—for the eternal destiny of my soul—why then did it seem such a greater thing to trust Him with all my earthly concerns? I trusted the finished work on Calvary to save me from death. I trusted God with my eternity. Therefore, why was it harder to surrender earthly troubles to Him?

Secondly, I was reminded by the Holy Ghost that Jesus is the incarnate Word. He created and holds the universe in existence. He is Alpha and Omega. He knows the beginning and the end. If this is so, then how much control can I truly have over my life? I can only count the day already given. Yesterday is history; tomorrow is not here yet. All I have is today—and even then, I can influence very little of what tomorrow brings or how today passes into yesterday.

My perspective on life and eternity changed the last time I heard someone say, “Now it’s in God’s hands.” For that is when I realised—just like Job—“Wasn’t it always?” What have I ever truly caused or controlled by my own strength?

Now, It Is in God’s Hands!

There is one thing alone to do: to trust in the Lord before the storm breaks. To walk with Him daily and set my eyes upon Him. To allow my path to be shaped and guided by His Word. Then, when the waves rise high and the pain grows unbearable, I do not crumble as one defeated but walk through the trial with the One who has already overcome. I come out not weakened, but strengthened—because I am washed in the blood of the Lamb, who crushed the power of death and holds all things by His might.

Now it is in God’s hands—not as a last resort, but as the everlasting truth. And as I hold Him at my right side, I learn to rest, not in my ability to endure, but in His eternal faithfulness.

I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. 
Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. – Job 42:5-6 (KJV)