Absolute Sovereignty


God’s sovereignty is His absolute (complete), independent (free from external constraint) right (privilege) to dispose of this world, and everything in it, according to the good pleasure of His will. "Is it not lawful for Me to do what I will with Mine own?" (Matthew 20:15). A God who is unable to bring His desires to pass, whose purpose can be frustrated and whose will is dependent upon the cooperation of man is not worthy of worship. Such an one is merely an idol, a golden calf, a false god.

The truth of absolute sovereignty is so fundamental to an understanding of who God is, that it is impossible to worship Him unless we have some knowledge of the fact that He reigns. A God who is not sovereign is no God at all. Nebuchadnezzar said, "I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored Him that liveth for ever, Whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom is from generation to generation: and all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and He doeth according to His will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay His hand, or say unto Him, What doest thou?" (Daniel 4:34-35).

I proclaim to you the God of absolute sovereignty confident that...

[1] I am being true to the Scripture. "Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did He in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places" (Psalm 135:6). The Lord said, "My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure" (Isaiah 46:10).

[2] I am glorifying the Lord. To preach that God is dependent upon man to any degree, is to dethrone God and enthrone man. God reigns! He sits upon His throne of universal authority and performs His will in all things.

[3] I am giving hope to needy sinners. "Salvation is of the LORD." If salvation is in any way conditioned upon the sinner, then there is no possibility for recovery. But, if salvation is of the Lord (and it is!), then He has to right to give it to whom He will. Let us, like the leper, humbly approach Him for mercy. "And, behold, there came a leper and worshiped Him, saying, Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean" (Matthew 8:2).

[4] I am encouraging the saints. To know that our Lord governs all things gives consolation to the hearts of His children. May we delight in His will knowing that because He is absolutely sovereign, "All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).



-Gospel report by preacher Jim Byrd


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