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How do we know God's counsel will stand?

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God's counsel stands because He is sovereign and unchanging; His will is executed despite the many plans of man.

The assurance that God's counsel will stand is rooted in His sovereignty and unchangeable nature. Proverbs 19:21 presents a clear contrast between the multitude of devices in a man's heart and the singularity of God's counsel. The sovereignty of God ensures that His purposes are fulfilled, as illustrated in passages like Daniel 4:35, where it is declared that He does according to His will among the inhabitants of the earth. Moreover, in Acts 2:23, Peter speaks of Jesus being delivered 'by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God,' affirming that God's counsel was established from eternity and will ultimately prevail. This understanding gives believers comfort amidst the chaos of human actions, as they recognize that God orchestrates all events for His glory and the good of His people.
Scripture References: Proverbs 19:21, Daniel 4:35, Acts 2:23

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The Devices of Man and the Counsel of the Lord
Henry Sant · Jul 3, 2016
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