How do we know God's sovereignty over suffering is true?
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Scripture affirms God's sovereignty through examples like Job, where trials serve a higher divine purpose.
The sovereignty of God in our suffering is underscored throughout Scripture, with Job as a prime example. In Job’s trials, we see that God permitted Satan to test him, yet He remained in complete control, demonstrating that all suffering is under God’s divine will. Daniel 4:35 states that God does according to His will among the inhabitants of the earth. This reassures believers that no suffering is without purpose—God orchestrates our trials for His glory and our sanctification. Therefore, our response should be one of trust, knowing that God's plans are always for our ultimate good.
Scripture References:
Job 1:6-12, Daniel 4:35, Romans 8:28
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