God is Sovereign in our Lives

Life does not always run on a smooth course. As a child of God, we are promised to go through trials in our lives. Rick Warren says, “God never wastes a hurt”. As we look back on our lives, we can see the ups and downs within our lives. Being a Christian, I don’t believe in chance circumstances. One of the attributes of God is His Sovereignty. Those who have heard me teach, know I talk about God’s Sovereignty in our lives. I put my faith and trust in a God who orchestrates the events of our lives. This doesn’t mean I won’t go through fiery trials, but I know God is orchestrating every event of my life. I know that God has a purpose for that trial. I don’t always know God’s purpose in what I am going through, but I trust in what God tells us in Romans 8. God works for the good of those who love him.

Romans 8:28

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

This verse strengthens my faith in God’s Sovereignty. I might not find out what God’s purpose is, but even if I don’t my faith can still be strong when I realize God is orchestrating whatever I am dealing with for my good because He loves me.

When you go through life with trust in God’s Sovereignty, you can go through anything. So, no matter what you are dealing with in life, remember God is in control and He has a purpose for you going through that trial.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

Ephesians 1:11

In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will . . .

Message in Chinese

神在我们生命中的主权

人生并不总是顺利前行。作为神的儿女，我们被应许在生命中会经历试炼。Rick Warren 说过：“神从不浪费任何伤痛。”当我们回顾自己的一生时，我们会看到生命中的高峰与低谷。作为基督徒，我不相信所谓的偶然。神的属性之一就是祂的主权。听过我教导的人都知道，我常常谈到神在我们生命中的主权。我把我的信心和信靠放在那位掌管我们生命中每个事件的神身上。这并不意味着我不会经历烈火般的试炼，但我知道神正在安排我生命中的每一个事件。我知道神对那试炼有祂的目的。我并不总是知道神让我经历这些的目的是什么，但我相信神在《罗马书》第八章中所告诉我们的：神使万事互相效力，为爱祂的人得益处。

罗马书 8:28“我们晓得，万事都互相效力，叫爱神的人得益处，就是按祂旨意被召的人。”

这节经文坚固了我对神主权的信心。我可能无法得知神的目的是什么，但即便如此，当我意识到神正在为我的益处而安排我所面对的一切，因为祂爱我，我的信心仍然能坚定不移。

当你带着对神主权的信靠走人生的道路，你就能面对任何事。因此，无论你在生命中正经历什么，请记得神掌权，并且祂让你经历那试炼是有目的的。

箴言 16:33“签放在怀里，定事由耶和华。”

以弗所书 1:11“我们也在祂里面得了基业；这原是那位按祂旨意行作万事、照着自己意旨所预定的人。”

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