Romans 8:28 promises that “ in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” But unlike corrupt earthly kings who abuse their authority to terrorize their subjects, God rules in love.
God’s Sovereignty calls for our submission. Just as peasants always bowed before their king for fear of offending the one who had the authority to take their life, God’s sovereignty compels us to bow before Him. How Does God’s Sovereignty Impact My Everyday Life?ġ. Only God can make those claims therefore, it’s God’s sovereignty that makes Him superior to all other gods and makes Him, and Him alone, worthy of worship. It means being the ultimate source of all power, authority, and everything that exists.
Even Satan himself has to ask God’s permission before he can act ( Psalm 103:19). He has power and authority over nature, earthly kings, history, angels, and demons.
As King of kings and Lord of lords, God has no limitations. There is absolutely nothing that happens in the universe that is outside of God’s influence and authority. But the way I like to explain God’s sovereignty best is simply to say, “God is in control.” Biblical Definition and Context of 'Sovereign' If you were to look up the word “sovereign” in the dictionary, you would find words and phrases like “superior,” “greatest,” “supreme in power and authority,” “ruler,” and “independent of all others” in its definition.
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