How do we know God is sovereign over life's circumstances?
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The Bible affirms God's sovereignty in passages like 1 Samuel 2:6-7, which declares that the Lord brings death and makes alive.
God's sovereignty is a foundational aspect of biblical theology, clearly illustrated in 1 Samuel 2:6-7, where Hannah states, 'The Lord brings death and makes alive; he brings down to the grave and raises up. The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts.' This declaration highlights that all occurrences in life, whether triumphs or trials, are under God's sovereign rule. He is actively involved in orchestrating the events of our lives according to His perfect will, which is further affirmed throughout Scripture, illustrating that the Creator establishes the foundations of the earth and governs all His creation. Ultimately, this sovereignty provides unwavering hope for believers, assuring them that nothing happens outside of God's plan.
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