Resting in God’s Sovereignty: Finding Peace in the Chaos

With so much discord in the world, the idea of resting in God’s sovereignty runs counter to the narrative and rancor that often surrounds us. In conversations leading up to the election season of 2020, and even many that followed, there seemed to be an overall theme of fear for the future. More than once I heard someone say, “I’m afraid for the future if…fill in the blank…gets elected.”

And while I, too, have strong feelings about which political platform, policies, and candidates are best for America, I found myself repeating this phrase to others: God is still on His throne. It’s an important reminder, don’t you think?

The outcome of the election was not a surprise to God. He doesn’t have to adjust His plans based on the actions of His people. And that truth applies to all trials, disappointments or uncertainties we face.

WHAT DOES SOVEREIGN MEAN?

Before looking at what the Bible says about God’s sovereignty, it’s important first to understand the meaning of the word sovereign. It’s not really a word we use all that often in the normal course of conversation. Merriam-Webster explains it this way:

Sovereign has everything to do with power. It often describes a person who has supreme power or authority, such as a king or queen. God is described as “sovereign” in a number of Bible translations. In addition to describing ones who have power, the word sovereign also often describes power: to have…