#6. The SOVEREIGNTY of God
Arthur Pink et al.
(You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.)
“Our God is in heaven; He does whatever pleases Him.” Psalm 115:3
To affirm that God is sovereign, is to proclaim that He is truly God--not only in theory, but in fact! Sovereignty is not merely one of His attributes—it is the expression of His Godhood. He reigns with absolute supremacy, unlimited authority, and unchallenged power. Nothing comes to pass apart from His eternal decree; no one can stay His hand, or question His purposes. He does not try to rule—He does rule, and all creation is under His feet.
This sovereignty is all-encompassing. It stretches from the greatest movements in the heavens, to the tiniest detail on earth. He directs the flight of every sparrow, numbers every hair on our heads, and ordains the rise and fall of nations. There is no such thing as chance! The believer’s confidence does not lie in luck, nor in the will of man, but in the wise and holy providence of an all-powerful God.
This doctrine is both humbling and comforting. To the proud heart, it is a rebuke—for it leaves no room for human boasting. To the one who bows in humble submission, it is a place of deep peace—reminding us that our lives are not in our own hands, but in the hands of the Almighty. Every trial, every sorrow, every joy is woven into His perfect plan. “I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things!” Isaiah 45:7. He is never the author of sin, yet He sovereignly ordains even the wrath of men to praise Him.
To know that God is sovereign, is to be assured that nothing can thwart His purpose or frustrate His will. His eternal decree is not subject to change, nor is His dominion ever threatened. He opens, and no one can shut; He shuts, and no one can open. Every event, every breath, every heartbeat unfolds exactly as He has appointed!
Let us therefore yield to His rule with joyful reverence. Let us . . .
trust Him in the darkness,
worship Him in the storm,
and rest beneath the shadow of His throne.
For the same God who governs galaxies, has pledged Himself in covenant love to His redeemed people. One day, every knee will bow before His majesty—let us bow now, gladly and in awe, and declare with trembling joy: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns!" Revelation 19:6