Sovereign

It seems to me that when Christians talk about God’s sovereignty it is often in reference to the church and church-like activities. That is why obstacles are obliterated so rallies can be held in major stadiums. That is why missionaries continue to receive financial support when the individuals giving are experiencing a recession, trying to do more with less. That is why His church still stands.

But what about all the other areas of life? Do you believe that God is sovereign over your workplace, over your community, over your country?

I was thinking about this the other day because if people truly lived like they believed God is sovereign in and over all things, lives would be changed. When God is sovereign and all things rest in his hands, then all things are his. Businesses are His. Communities are His. Governments are His. The church is God’s very special institution, but all things are His.

Daniel’s prayer and understanding of God’s sovereignty has always spoken to me, it is so beautifully put:

“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him. I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of You, for You have made known to us the king’s demand.”

I started thinking about this after hearing a challenge to reach lost people in the workplace during several recent sermons. Doing God’s will isn’t just about serving on a committee at church or volunteering during an outreach event. His is everything and we are His stewards. When it comes to bearing His name, the ministry in the workplace, the community, the government, etc., is just as important as the ministry in the church – they all belong to God. I think it’s time to remember that.