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The WEekly Word
weekly word – 9/18/2025
The Attributes of God: The Sovereignty of God
The term sovereign is viewed and defined as a state or individual who is independent and has the authority to govern independently from any other authority. This means that while they are independent, there are other independent authorities which co-exist. This is completely different when it comes to the sovereignty of God.
The sovereignty of God refers to His absolute power, authority, and ultimate rule over all of creation. His authority is over every other authority that exists in the universe and He is given the title, King of kings and Lord of lords. He is the only One who can claim to be omniscient (all-knowing) and omnipotent (all-powerful).
Instead of me trying to explain what God's sovereignty means beyond what I've already stated, I will turn to Scripture to let God's Word define it. As you read through each one of these passages, I encourage you to pause and reflect on each one and think about what that means for you. How does God's sovereign rule compare to all other governing authorities? How does each verse encourage you, what confidence do you gain because of it, and what thanksgiving and praise can we offer up because of God's sovereignty in all things.
Isaiah 46:9-10
I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and no one is like me. I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: my plan will take place, and I will do all my will.
Psalm 115:3
Our God is in heaven and does whatever he pleases.
Psalm 103:19
The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.
Job 42:2
I know that you can do anything and no plan of yours can be thwarted.
Daniel 4:35
All the inhabitants of the earth are counted as nothing, and he does what he wants with the army of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth. There is no one who can block his hand or say to him, "What have you done?"
Psalm 33:10-11
The Lord frustrates the counsel of the nations; he thwarts the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart from generation to generation.
All other authorities on earth have flaws, will disappoint and are lacking in some way. I am so grateful that our God, as the supreme and ultimate authority over all things and all nations, is One who rules with truth, lovingkindness, mercy, and grace!
Pastor Bryan
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