March 11, two infinitely strong and tender truths.

Declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying,

My counsel shall stand and I will accomplish all my purpose, Isaiah 4610.

The word sovereignty, like the word Trinity, does not occur in the Bible.

We use it to refer to this truth.

God is in ultimate control of all the world, from the largest international intrigue to the smallest birdfall in the forest.

Here's how the Bible puts it.

I am God and there is no other.

My counsel shall stand and I will accomplish all my purpose, Isaiah 46, 9 through 10.

And God does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the

earth, and none can stay his hand or say to him, what have you done?

Daniel 435. And he is unchangeable and who can

turn him back what he desires that he does, for he will complete what he appoints for me. Job 23,

13 to 14.

And, our God is in the heavens.

He does all that he pleases.

Psalm 115.

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One reason this doctrine is so precious to believers is that we know that God's great desire is to show mercy and

kindness to those who trust Him. Ephesians 2.7 Psalm 37 3 through 7. Proverbs 2925. God's sovereignty

means that this design for us cannot be frustrated.

It cannot fail.

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