The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.

— Psalm 103:19

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 46:10

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose prevails.

— Proverbs 19:21

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My loving eye on you.

— Psalm 32:8

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

— Philippians 4:6-7

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Christ’s bountiful mercy and grace be with you!

We will flounder in uncertainty if we do not have a proper understanding of God’s absolute rule over time, history and every earthly event. People’s whims, the world’s constantly changing landscape and our own lives seem to careen randomly forward. We certainly will raise questions as we attempt to interpret the chaos around us. However, if we fail to recognize God’s present purposefulness, we will not be able to direct our lives.

The truth about God’s sovereignty stabilizes our thinking in many ways. We do not need to fully comprehend what God expressly controls. When our understanding fails to grasp all that God is doing, we simply trust the infinite perfections within His character. Knowing that God will one day eradicated evil, end injustice and reign without rival offers hope when current events trouble us. Recognizing God’s right to reign over everything helps us relinquish our own desire to rule what we cannot control or mold God to fit our image of Him. Surrendering to the Sovereign God who rules time and eternity is always right. Let’s rest in God’s wise rule over this word and our life.