Weekly devotionals from Pastor Mike Fabarez Senior Pastor at Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, CA and host of daily Focal Point Radio broadcast.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
God's Sovereignty
Trusting in the
sovereignty of God does not give us license to live lax or laidback lives.
Knowing that God is actively governing and guiding life’s events is a
comforting realization. It rightly dispels fear and anxiety, but it should not
quench our passion or drive to attack each day with zealous intent. Consider
Paul’s confidence in God regarding the salvation of the elect. He obviously
believes that “as many as are appointed to eternal life believe” when he
proclaims the gospel (Ac.13:48). And yet we see his passionate determination as
he describes his evangelistic fervor: “Therefore knowing the fear of the Lord,
we persuade others” and “God is making his appeal through us: we implore
you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God” (2Cor.5:11; 20). There is no
“letting go and letting God.” Rather, there is an underlying confidence in the
providential work of God as we give ourselves wholeheartedly and
passionately to the work he has called us to do. So whether it is
evangelism or financial planning, prayer or childrearing, the biblical model is
to trust God fully and work at it with all of our heart.
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