In His Name Devotionals
SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD
In His Name Devotionals
SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD
“(God) made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in (Christ) with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times in the heavens and things upon the earth.” (Ephesians 1:9-10 NIV)
For centuries men of various philosophical schools have debated the cause, course, and climax of human nature. Some deny any divine involvement in history. Others believe that God set everything in motion, then withdrew to let it progress on its own. Still others believe that God is intimately involved in the flow of human history and is directing its course.
In Ephesians 1:9-10, Paul settles that debate by reminding Christians that Jesus Himself is the goal of human history. In Him all things will be summed up; all human history will be resolved and united to the Father through the work of the Son.
As Paul said elsewhere, “It was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness (of deity) to dwell in (Christ), and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross” (Colossians 1:19- 20). The culmination of Christ’s reconciling work will come when He ushers in the eternal state with a new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21).
Despite the political uncertainty and military unrest in the world today, be assured that God is in control. He governs the world (Isaiah 40:22-24), the nations (Isaiah 40:15-17), and you as well (Proverbs 16:9). God’s timetable is right on schedule. Nothing takes Him by surprise, and nothing thwarts His purposes. He is intimately involved in the flow of human history. Ultimately He will vanquish evil, making everything right in Christ.
