God is in full control

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Anyone who believes in GOD, He will guide his heart. GOD is fully aware of all things.

This is a beautiful reminder for the believers. God will guide their hearts. God is fully aware of everything. Nothing happens that is not in accordance with God’s will. How much of a relief is that? If good things happen to us, it’s wonderful to know that it’s because of God. Things don’t magically happen; it’s God’s will. If it doesn’t work out, it’s still God’s will. Even if it seems like it’s something that should be happening and it’s not, it’s still God’s will. All these things, God is fully aware of. In the world of science, often there is no explanation for some events. What a comfort just to know it’s all under God’s control. It’s not chance or accident.

[64:12] You shall obey GOD and you shall obey the messenger. If you turn away, then the sole mission of our messenger is to deliver the message. [64:13] GOD: there is no other god besides Him. In GOD the believers shall trust.

Another great reminder: God has no partners. Who better to put your trust in beside God. Knower of everything and in full control of everything.

 

[64:14] O you who believe, your spouses and your children can be your enemies; beware. If you pardon, forget, and forgive, then GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful. [64:15] Your money and children are a test, and GOD possesses a great recompense.

Sometimes our close bonds can be a challenge. May God protect us, but they can be enemies or a test. They can also be a comfort and support, but everything is ultimately a test. They should not be a distraction, pulling us away from God, for He possesses the great recompense. And we are reminded to be forgiving—to pardon and forget transgressions against us.  We should be kind and generous, knowing that God is in full control, and He is Most Merciful.

[64:16] Therefore, you shall reverence GOD as much as you can, and listen, and obey, and give (to charity) for your own good. Anyone who is protected from his own stinginess, these are the successful ones.

To be successful—not necessarily in this world, but successful in the Hereafter where it really counts—we need to take the high road, knowing that our reward comes from God.

[64:17] If you lend GOD a loan of righteousness, He will multiply the reward for you manifold, and forgive you. GOD is Appreciative, Clement.

Sometimes the things we do don’t get paid in this world.

But we do the right thing with the knowledge that our reward comes from God. This world is not what we’re working for. This world is temporary. We choose righteousness because we know God multiplies the reward for us many times over. “If you have the choice between being right and being kind, choose being kind” (Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D.). Loan God a loan of righteousness. Be generous and know that God is the One who is most forgiving. Our works pale in comparison to everything God does.

[64:18] The Knower of all secrets and declarations; the Almighty, Most Wise.

God is the Knower of all. He is Most Wise. In His wisdom, He knows what’s best for us. Our knowledge is just a small fraction of what God knows. Yet, we can get very arrogant with what we think we know. We must work on staying humble in our knowledge and always putting our trust in God. He is in full control of all things.

[31:22] Those who submit completely to GOD, while leading a righteous life, have gotten hold of the strongest bond. For GOD is in full control of all things.

Kenan