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How do we know that God is in control of our trials?

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We know God is in control of our trials because Scripture shows that He governs all circumstances, even allowing Satan to test believers within His sovereign plan.

The sovereignty of God is a foundational belief in Reformed theology, emphasizing that nothing happens outside His divine will. Scriptures like Job 1-2 demonstrate how God permitted Satan to test Job but set boundaries on what he could do. Similarly, in Peter's case, Jesus reassures him that while he will be sifted, He has prayed for him to preserve his faith. This illustrates that God's control encompasses the trials we face, using them to ultimately serve His purposes – to mature us, teach us humility, and draw us closer to Him. Therefore, believers can rest in the assurance that God oversees our trials for our good and His glory.
Scripture References: Job 1:1-22, Luke 22:31-32, Romans 8:28, James 5:10-11, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Daniel 3:24-26, Genesis 22:1, Job 1:21

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