We Rejoice in God’s Sovereignty

TheologyGirl-ReformedWomen
“Devotions From the Heart”
“Do you rejoice in God’s Sovereignty?”
May 18, 2021

“The Lord hath prepared His throne in the heavens; and His Kingdom ruleth over all.”
Psalm 103:19

I believe nothing rejoices and comforts the heart more than the doctrine of God’s sovereignty.  When we rest in Christ and His work of redemption for us, we are at peace.  He has accomplished everything in order that we have life and have it more abundantly and He has supplied ALL of the gifts to live a life of faith, godliness, joy and peace.  Trusting Him and His sovereign plan for our lives is worship and humility.  It is bowing down to a Sovereign Lord and King.  It is faith and trust in Him, who alone controls all.  He asks us to love Him —  to love Him is to keep His commandments (John 14:15) which He tells us are “not grievous” (I John 5:3).  Isn’t this a marvelous and wonderful doctrine?

Look to these verses:

“The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue,
is from the LORD.” Proverbs 16:1

“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9

“The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:31

Are they not a comfort to your soul?  I believe they are and know that you will rest in Christ as you read them and know He, the great and mighty God, Creator and Saviour is directing your life for your good and His glory.

Now, look to these words of encouragement:

“I.  God the great Creator of all things doth uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all creatures, actions, and things, from the greatest even to the least, by his most wise and holy providence, according to his infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of his own will, to the praise of the glory of his wisdom, power, justice, goodness, and mercy.  II. Although, in relation to the foreknowledge and decree of God, the first Cause, all things come to pass immutably, and infallibly; yet, by the same providence, he ordereth them to fall out, according to the nature of second causes, either necessarily, freely, or contingently.  III. God, in his ordinary providence, maketh use of means, yet is free to work without, above, and against them, at his pleasure.” WCF, Chapter V, I-III

and

“If I admit that God’s Will regulates the great movements of the universe I must admit that it equally regulates the small. It must do this, for the great depend upon the small. The minutest movement of my will is regulated by the will of God. And in this I rejoice. Woe is me if it be not so. The more I understand of the character of God, as revealed in Scripture, the more shall I see that He must be sovereign, and the more shall I rejoice from my inmost heart that He is so.”  (Horatius Bonar)

Rejoice in your Sovereign Lord today dear friend!

“For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things
to whom be glory forever. Amen.” Romans 11:36

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Excellent Read:  Contentment in God’s Sovereignty

Check our “Tolle Lege” page for my recommendations on excellent books on God’s Sovereignty.
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Excerpt from the original series on God’s Sovereignty, TheologyGirl-ReformedWomen
Editor & Publisher – “Heavenly Notes 2001-2015” Repost 5-18-21

What a beautiful thing it is…the LOVE of Jesus. Read and study and love HIM more!

I was in my Library this morning and remembered this image I shot of our library and this verse came to mind. What a beautiful thing it is…”Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 – JacyJoypals (a/k/a) TheologyGirl & ReformedWomen)

Finding The Rare Jewel – Contentment Notes

 Finding The Rare Jewel
 A Series of Short Notes
 Contentment Note #1

Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 1 Ti 6:6

Contentment, just this word alone conjures up all of kinds of good, restful and peaceful thoughts.  For the believing Christian woman, it is the “rare jewel” found in our relationship with Christ wherein we have put off the old woman and her deeds and “put on” the new woman who is created in true righteousness and holiness. In other words, it is to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ”  and not “make provision for the flesh.”[Rom 13:14] It is putting off that old woman of the flesh and discontented spirit who murmurs, complains, nags, and grumbles about every thing and has a scowling or angry countenance. This description of one who is “discontented” really smacks us right in the heart and reveals to us there is much work to do in our walk in Christ to pursue godliness and submission to God’s Word and to change from one who “murmurs and complains” to one who “praises and glories” in God’s providence in their life and walk.

The Rare Jewel Found

The Christ-centered “hidden woman of the heart” will have a countenance of light, joy and peace emanating from her no matter what her circumstances. Her countenance will be a reflection of God’s light and glory just as it was with Moses so it will be with her. She will be in God’s Word, submitted to God’s Word, and will let God’s Word rule in her heart, mind and attitude. God has said in His Word, speaking through the Apostle Paul, “shall we continue in sin, God forbid.” [Rom 6:1] No, we shall not continue in this sin of discontentment. We shall put it off and put on Christ. We shall put off this dirty garment of complaint and put on the garment of praise. This is what we are to do to change from a murmuring, complaining woman to a woman of praise for the good of our own souls and the glory of God.

Lord of Glory, help us to be that “rare jewel” of contentment in You and Your providence in our lives with joy of heart and spirit and to reflect that glory to the world so that Your Name is glorified and extolled.  Thank you Gracious Jesus for your unlimited grace to us.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.” Rom 13:14

Because of Christ,
Jacy JoyPals a/k/a
TheologyGIrl-ReformedWomen

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Short Notes, Excerpts from TheologyGirl-ReformedWomen Bible-Book Study “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment” [Jeremiah Burroughs], Chapter 5 “Summary Comments” ©2011-19 All Rights Reserved