From King David – “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases” (Ps. 115:3). From 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). From Job – “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2).
Heavenly Father, the struggles, humility, and faith of these three sons of yours, greatly encourage us. Each face personal challenges and cosmic mysteries, and each affirmed you are a good Father, worthy of our worship and trust.
Their stories affirm you work in apparent and not so apparent ways. You are always engaged, always in control, even when you use a different timetable than ours. Father, by your World, Spirit and Gospel, bring each of us to the same harbor, haven, and hope.
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 the gigantic promises you gave him to proclaim. You were sovereign over Job’s losses and betrayals, misery and waiting, health and faith struggles. It’s just as true for each of us.
Knowing you are sovereign doesn’t always make things easy, but it surely makes fear less fear-full, and the unknown less ultimate. Indeed, your sovereignty is a grace-mystery to enter—a loving rebuke to our sense of entitlement, impatience, and short-sightedness. Thank you, now and forever. So very Amen we pray, in Jesus’ powerful and loving name.