Trusting the God Who is Higher

Genesis 14:19 (ESV) – “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth.”

We live in a world where everyone’s trying to climb higher—higher salaries, higher status, higher influence. But no matter how high we climb, there is always One higher—God Most High, El Elyon.

In Genesis 14, Abram had just won a huge battle. He had every reason to take the glory, keep the riches, and accept the praise. But instead, he gave all the honor to God. Why? Because he knew his victory came from El Elyon—the one who owns heaven and earth.

When you remember that God is above all, it changes how you respond to success and how you endure hardship. You stop living to impress people. You stop panicking when things go wrong. You start living with peace, because your life is in the hands of the One who sits above it all.

Abram did not need the king of Sodom’s reward. He had already lifted his hands to the Lord. His confidence was not in human favor—it was in God’s faithfulness.

Today, you may be facing pressure to prove yourself or tempted to take shortcuts for recognition. But remember: El Elyon is your source, your strength, and your shield. You don’t have to strive for what He’s already in control of. Honor Him in your decisions. Trust Him with your victories. Worship Him with your whole life.

Prayer:
God Most High, El Elyon, thank You for being in control of everything. Help me to trust You above all else. Teach me to live with humility in success and peace in trials. I surrender my ambitions to You. You are higher, and You are enough. In Jesus’ name, Amen.