The Bible assures us that God is sovereignly in control of every aspect of our lives and has appointed the times and circumstances we face.
Scripture teaches that God has appointed a specific time for every person, including the circumstances of their birth and the duration of their lives. In Job 23:14, Job affirms that God not only appoints the trials and tribulations we face but is also the one who carries them out. This reflects the Reformed understanding of God's sovereignty over all events in life, providing comfort that nothing happens by chance. Job's experience shows us that all things, even our sufferings, are under God's divine governance, bringing forth a purpose that may not always be immediately apparent but is ultimately for His glory and our good.
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