“Declaring the end from the beginning and
from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall
stand, and I will do all my pleasure.” Isa 46:10
The sovereignty
of God can be overbearing even to some Christians; confusing as to why God will
deliver one person and not another, why evil can seem to elude justice, why are
the faithful still allowed to suffer? As
Christians, humans, the first answer is we cannot understand God’s ways and
thoughts: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the
LORD.” (Isa 55:8) Though
true, it does not always comfort us because our pain and fear override our
faith. But, the clearest and most
accurate answer is simply, God is sovereign! He is just in all ways, without
respect of person to give and take life; deliver us from pain or even choosing
to deliver us through pain. Yet, He loves us unconditionally and His mercy
endureth forever. But, His love and
mercy are not defined by blessings or healings, but by way of Jesus whom He
ransomed for our sins. For us to define
God’s sovereignty by blessings and healings, and not recognize it in trials and
death, only illustrates our typical selfishness. Sovereignty of God: “The Son of God became
man to enable man to become the sons of God.”
Though He may choose to take us through that which we
dread; it’s the sovereignty of God in which we lay our head.
HSAY…Todd
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