God's will is a mystery.

Though we search for his direction with curiosity and enthusiasm,

sometimes it feels like we're chasing an illusion.

Today, on Insight for Living, Chuck Swindall presents another enlightening message in his series called

The Mystery of God's Will.

In this next study, we'll examine the theological tenet that fuels the will of God, but

it's no less mysterious.

At the end of today's message, Chuck will mention three tangible benefits awarded to those

who embrace God's steady control. Chuck titled this message, Chuck will mention three tangible benefits awarded to those who embrace God's steady

control. Chuck titled this message, Another Deep Mystery, God's Sovereignty.

Now, what does sovereignty mean?

I see how it affected Job, but in the eyes of the Apostle Paul, who perhaps developed it as well

as anyone in the 9th, 10th, and 11th chapters of Romans, what does he have to say about God's sovereignty? Allow me the 33rd verse,

O the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God. How unsearchable are his judgments and unfathomable his ways.

Don't look up. Keep studying those words.

This brilliant apostle under the direction of the Spirit of God presents the Lord our Father as being full of wisdom and knowledge.

Sovereignty means our all-wise, all-knowing God reigns in realms beyond our comprehension, to bring about a plan beyond our ability

to alter, hinder, or stop. His plan includes all promotions and demotions. His plan would mean

both adversity and prosperity, tragedy and calamity, ecstasy

and joy. It would envelop illness as much as health, perilous times as much as comfort, safety,

and ease. It would be at work when we cannot imagine why, because it is so unpleasant, as much as when the reason is clear and pleasant.

His sovereignty, though it is inscrutable, would be over all handicaps, all heartaches, all helpless moments. It would be at work through all disappointments,

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