Converge, Week 5

Day 1: Everything Belongs to Him
Devotional
When we look around at our world today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the cultural shifts happening around us. Yet there’s a foundational truth that anchors our perspective: everything belongs to God. From the smallest atom to the grandest galaxy, from every human heart to every cultural institution - all of it exists under His sovereign rule. This reality changes how we view our role in society. We’re not outsiders looking in, hoping to find our place. We’re stewards of God’s truth in God’s world, called to represent His character and values wherever He places us. When we understand that our workplace, our neighborhood, our children’s school - all of it belongs to Him - we approach these spaces with both humility and confidence. The culture around us may reject this truth, but that doesn’t change the reality. God’s ownership isn’t dependent on human acknowledgment. His standards aren’t negotiable based on popular opinion. This gives us tremendous peace and purpose as we navigate challenging conversations and cultural pressures.
Bible Verse
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth’ - Genesis 1:1
Reflection Question
How does knowing that everything belongs to God change the way you approach your daily interactions in secular spaces?
Quote
Everything that exists belongs to God. And everything and everyone in creation is responsible to Him, regardless of what they think about him or regardless of what we think about his nonexistence.
Prayer
Lord, help me remember that You are sovereign over all creation. Give me confidence to represent You well in every space You’ve placed me.