Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Sovereign

"The Lord has made everything for its purpose, 
even the wicked for the day of trouble."
Proverbs 16:4

      Sovereign:
  • belonging to or characteristic of a sovereign or sovereignty; royal.
  • having supreme rank, power, or authority.
  • supreme; preeminent; indisputable: a sovereign right.
  • greatest in degree; utmost or extreme.
  • being above all others in character, importance, excellence, etc.
(For once I didn't like Noah Webster's definition very well.  It wasn't definitive enough!  This one from dictionary.com seemed more accurate.)

I have nothing cute, astute, or profound to say about this verse.  And I can't say that I just love it, either.  I am thankful that it is here, because it explains some things--like why God allows the wicked to exist at all.  And it is another proof of God's sovereignty and a good test for us of simply believing Him and knowing that in the end it will be for our good ( Romans 8:28 ) and for His glory 
( Revelation 4:11 ).  God doesn't lie ( Numbers 23:19 ) and He doesn't fail, 
2 Timothy 2:13 ); therefore, I can believe Him.

Thankful that He's on my side!
Gloria


2 comments:

Cranberry Morning

And so thankful that our sovereign God is always good.

Linda Stubbs

Me too Gloria...........it really comes down to trusting Him and that He is the creator and knows what is best. Can't figure it out sometimes!

Hugs sweet friend, Linda

Hi Cranberry Morning!!!!!!!!!

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