2 Chronicles 18:1-19:11; Ezekiel 38:1-23; John 15:17-16:15
Peter then denied again and immediately the cock crew. John 18:27
When the Lord was tempted in the wilderness, the wild animals were subject to Him (Mark 1:13). To help Peter with his taxes, He was in control of the fish (Matt. 17:24). Now we see Him in control of the birds. As the animal world obeyed Him, so does the human world. Whatever our circumstances, He is in control. Never forget that no man can touch His own unless He gives permission, and He will not give permission unless it is for our good (Rom. 8:28).
—Brian Russell
Nature with open volume,
Stands to spread her Maker’s praise abroad,
And every labour of His hands
Shows something worthy of our God. —Isaac Watts