"No Power of Hell, No Scheme of Man"

Scripture reading:  Rom. 8:28-39

Opening text:  Gen. 50:15-20

Additional reading:  II Chron. 7:14; II Kings 20:1-11;

II Cor. 12:7-10; Rom. 13:1; Deut. 18:19-22

    The worship song "In Christ Alone" includes the powerful and timely reminder that no power of hell nor any scheme of man can ever pluck God's children from His protective hand.  More than just words from a song, these are a source of encouragement from our sovereign promise-keeping God during difficult times.  Christians need to trust God in all situations while making a commitment to intercede on behalf of their nation and for those that the Lord has brought into their lives.