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What does it mean to trust in God's sovereignty when chaos reigns?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've had to grapple with this question many times, especially when chaos seems to reign in the world. But what does it mean to trust in God's sovereignty when chaos seems to be in control? The answer lies in understanding that God's governance includes chaos, but that chaos is always bounded by God's goodness. Just as a king rules over a kingdom, God rules over all creation, including the chaotic forces that seek to do harm. This means that even in the midst of chaos, we can trust in God's justice and goodness. We can trust that He is an everlasting Rock to those who trust Him, and that He will humble the proud. This trust is not based on a cold, immutable determinism, but on a warm, loving heavenly Father who loves us and gave His Son to die for us on Calvary. We can trust that all things work together for good to those who love God, even to those who are called according to His purpose. In fact, trusting in God's sovereignty is essential for remaining faithful in the face of opposition and chaos. It's what gives us the courage to stand firm, even when the world around us seems to be falling apart. As Psalm 56:4 says, "In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" We can trust in God's sovereignty because He is all-wise, loving, just, and holy. He sees the end from the beginning, and there is no reason to become panicky when things seem to be going against us.
Sources:
old testament theology
waltke
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
revelation
ian paul
isaiah
paul wegner
reformed doctrine salvation
loraine boettner
proverbs
lindsay wilson
on guard
william lane craig
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
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