My dear brothers and sisters, I've been thinking a lot about this question lately, especially as a pastor. When our plans are constantly being disrupted, it can be difficult to trust in God's sovereignty. But, as the Scripture reminds us, God's plans are not made up suddenly as He goes along. He knows the end from the beginning, and He will accomplish all His good purposes. This should greatly increase our trust in Him, especially in difficult circumstances.
It's essential to understand that God's sovereignty doesn't negate our personal responsibility. We are still responsible for our actions and decisions, even if God is working His plan through us. This is a mystery that can be difficult to grasp, but it's a fundamental aspect of the biblical worldview. As Dr. William Lane Craig notes, God's sovereignty and our personal responsibility are not mutually exclusive, but rather, they are intricately connected. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can have confidence that He is working all things together for our good, even when our plans are disrupted.
Ultimately, trusting in God's sovereignty requires simple, perfect trust in Him. We must want God Himself, not just His blessings. When we see God at work, we will never be concerned about the things that happen, because we are actually trusting in our Father in heaven. As the Scripture says, "Surely, as I have planned, so will it be, and as I have purposed, so it will stand" (Isaiah 14:24). By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can have peace in the midst of uncertainty and disruption.