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How do we know that God is sovereign over our afflictions?

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God's sovereignty is evident in how He uses our afflictions to draw us closer to Him and grow in grace.

The sovereignty of God encompasses every detail of our lives, including our afflictions. Hosea 5:15 illustrates that God withdraws His presence to instill a hunger in His elect, prompting them to seek Him in their affliction. This principle echoes throughout Scripture, as shown in Psalm 119:67 and 71, where afflictions lead to deeper knowledge of God's statutes. The afflictions serve God's purpose, urging us to depend on Him and recognize our need for grace. Romans 8:28 reassures us that God works all things for the good of those who love Him. Therefore, God's sovereignty governs even our hardest moments for our growth.
Scripture References: Hosea 5:15, Psalm 119:67, Romans 8:28

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