King David – “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases” (Ps. 115:3).
Isaiah – “Remember the things I have done in the past. For I alone am God! … Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish” (Isa. 46:9-10).
Job – “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2).
Heavenly Father, I love trios—especially the Trinity. But on a personal and functional level, my favorite trio on this Saturday in May is King David, Isaiah, and Job. Though we’ll only enjoy their friendship in heaven, their stories affirm you work in apparent and not so apparent ways. You are always in control, always working for our good, always on time—even though your timetable differs from our druthers, and you accomplish much of your best “stuff” through our pain.
You were sovereign over King David’s challenged rule, crazy family, and personal failures. You were sovereign over Isaiah’s difficult ministry, fractured world, and Messianic promises—which he hoped would be fulfilled in his lifetime. You were sovereign over Job’s losses and betrayals, misery and waiting, horrible health and faith struggles.
This trio of brothers now realizes you weren’t exaggerating about your perfect plans, uncontested sovereignty, and incomparable goodness. You do all things well, even though you don’t do all things easy. Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection are all the proof we need.
Our trust is in you—Abba Father, Lord Jesus, and Holy Spirit—blessed Trinity of faithfulness, generosity, and perfection. Faith, hope, and love do remain (1Cor.13:13), and we will seek to love as Jesus loves us, all the way Home. By your Word, the Gospel, and the friends you’ve given us—we have all we need until the Day of all things new. Hallelujah… and So Very Amen.