Chaplain’s Column – God is in Control
Jeremiah 32:17
During trying seasons of my
life discouragement has many times gained a grip on me. I have found it helpful
to remind myself that the Lord is in control. This truth has become an anchor
in my life—no matter how much the adversity intensifies, I have found solace in
knowing that my heavenly Father is sovereign.
The Lord has supreme and
absolute rule, control, and over the universe and everything in it. The
Scriptures state that there is “one God and Father of all who is over all and
through all and in all” (Eph. 4:6).
Let’s consider the assurances
that this truth provides for believers. First, if God created everything and
has complete power over all, then nothing can happen apart from His direction
and permission. Second, we know from the Bible that He is intimately involved
in our personal lives and cares about the details of each day. Third, Romans
8:28 guarantees that He makes something beautiful for His children in every
circumstance—even in situations that seem painful and wrong. If our loving
Father protects us in this way, we can experience peace in the present and
confidence about the future.
During the painful times of our
lives when hardships and heartbreak take over it’s important to remember that
God is still in control. Focusing on His sovereignty give us the confidence to
carry on. We must remind ourselves to
spend time meditating on the power, love, and ability of our heavenly
Father.
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