Rest in God's Sovereignty

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I have many unknowns in my life.

I don’t know where I’ll work in three months. I don’t know who will rent my house. I don’t know where I’ll go to church. There’s a lot I don’t know.

When I focus on the unknowns, God calls me to raise my head. It doesn’t matter what I don’t know, because of Who I do know.

God reminds me of His character in Isaiah 46:9-10, “Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure’” (NKJV).

Remembering God’s faithfulness to me in the past helps me to remain peaceful in the present. I recall previously having to rent my house. Even though it sat empty for a couple of months, the people who moved in were wonderful. They treated my house well and always paid rent on time. If the Lord came through before, He will come through again. Also, the Lord has always given me a job. He has the right position waiting for me at the right time. I have to be patient.

Additionally, I serve the God of the universe, the One who has done wonders from old. No one is like Him. He doesn’t only know the future; He declares the end from the beginning. What He says will be. 

These truths about God’s character set my spinning mind at rest. I don’t need all the answers yet. The Lord has a good plan to get me where He needs me for His purposes. While I want to know the details, I can trust that God has already ordered my steps. His plans will come to pass. His desires will be fulfilled.

Are you in a season of unknowns? Wishing for answers and hoping for a breakthrough? Know that God will complete the purposes that He has for you and rest in His sovereignty.

• Share a story of a time when God was faithful in your life. How does His past faithfulness encourage you in your current circumstances?