It’s one thing to know God created the earth. But then what? Is God an impartial observer of His creation? Can God sustain and protect His creation? Is God involved at all in His creation? Can God fulfill His plans for us? Is God strong enough, wise enough, and involved enough to help each one of us deal with our lives right now? There can be no doubt that the answer is “yes”.
Isaiah 46:9-10 – Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done, saying, ” My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.”
2. EL ELYON – “God Most High” – This is the name that designates God as the sovereign Ruler of all the universe. Genesis 14:17-20 relates how this mighty name of God was first revealed to Abraham (then Abram) by the priest-king Melchizedek after Abrams return from defeating four powerful armies. Abraham responded in kind to Melchizedek:
Genesis 14:22-23 – But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the Lord, God Most High, the possessor of heaven and earth, that I will take nothing, from a thread to a sandal strap, and I will not take anything that is yours, lest you should say, I have made Abram rich – .”
The unshakable fact of God’s sovereign control over all the earth is the foundation of our faith in eternal life and our hope for this crazy world we live in. If God is not sovereign, if He is not in control, if all things are not under His dominion, then He is not the Most High and we all remain in our sin and are lost. We are either in the hands of fate, men, or the devil. Thankfully, Scripture leaves no doubt God is sovereign. Nothing can touch us without God’s permission and nothing can alter God’s plans. Therefore, praise God continually, in any circumstance you find yourself.
Isaiah 14:24,27 – The Lord of hosts has sworn, saying, “Surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, and as I have purposed, so it shall stand.” For the Lord of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back?
Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
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