Beautiful words from John Newton (author of Amazing Grace)
Jan 13, 2018 09:28:18 #
John Newton. You may not realize that the author of the hymn Amazing Grace was a Calvinist and as such held God's sovereignty near and dear to his heart. These words are his and are comforting words for the believer, I also cherish them.
“‘The LORD does whatever pleases Him--in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths. He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth; He sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from His storehouses.’ Psalm 135:6-7
God's sovereignty is but another name for the unlimited exercise of wisdom and goodness and power. Nothing can hinder Him.
Every drop of rain hits its appointed target--and every particle of dust is carried by the wind to its appointed resting place.
If we could but grasp this in the depth of our being, our souls would be liberated to depend fully on God's governance over our lives, and to learn to count trials, all joy!
‘Our God is in heaven--He does whatever pleases Him.’ Psalm 115:3
‘All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as He pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back His hand or say to Him: What have you done?’ Daniel 4:35”
“‘The LORD does whatever pleases Him--in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths. He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth; He sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from His storehouses.’ Psalm 135:6-7
God's sovereignty is but another name for the unlimited exercise of wisdom and goodness and power. Nothing can hinder Him.
Every drop of rain hits its appointed target--and every particle of dust is carried by the wind to its appointed resting place.
If we could but grasp this in the depth of our being, our souls would be liberated to depend fully on God's governance over our lives, and to learn to count trials, all joy!
‘Our God is in heaven--He does whatever pleases Him.’ Psalm 115:3
‘All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as He pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back His hand or say to Him: What have you done?’ Daniel 4:35”
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Jan 30, 2018 12:17:30 #
rpavich wrote:
John Newton. You may not realize that the author o... (show quote)
What a wonderful reminder that God is in control, even the lowliest sparrow does not escape his view and care, and that we are created in His image and likeness. That so humbles me and reinforces my commitment to the sovereignty of the Lord and the perfection of His plan for us! Thanks for the timely and beautiful words!
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