What does it mean that God desires all men to be saved?

When Scripture states that God desires all men to be saved, as noted in 1 Timothy 2:4, it refers to His revealed will in a general sense. This indicates that God extends mercy and grace universally to offer salvation to all. However, this must be understood in the context that while God invites all to come, His sovereign choice in salvation means that not everyone will ultimately be saved. His will for salvation is perfectly aligned with His sovereign plan, which involves electing a specific group of individuals. This paradox is often difficult to reconcile in human reasoning but aligns with God’s character of justice and mercy.