God is big enough

The title of this book is America’s powerful forgotten friend, and I feel the need to look at the three main words. First of all, God is powerful. When people tell me that they do not believe that God controls events in history, I usually ask them this question; “How big is your God?” Our understanding of who God is, and His Attributes is at the heart of the concept of a Providentiel view of History. A study of what the Bible says about God helps us understand How God has to be in control of everything. In Theology class we learn that God has five natural attributes. God is Omnipotent (all powerful) God is Omnipresent (present everywhere) God is Omniscient (God knows everything) God is eternal and God is Immutable. One of the best passages of Scripture on the Attributes of God is Psalm 139. Verse 2 says “Thou dost understand my thought from afar” Verse 4 says Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O Lord, Thou dost know it all.” These verses show us that God knows everything. God knew Adam and Eve would sin before they were even created. God knew each person who would receive Him before any of us were born. God knows how all of History will end. The Great Image that Nebuchadnezzar dreamed about, showed that God has determined the times of each major empire in history all the way to the Reign of Christ on earth. God knows how many hairs are on our heads, He knows the names of each star in the sky. God has all Power or authority. Psalm 46:1 says “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” God takes an active role in our daily lives. Psalm 77:14 says “Thou art the God who workest wonders; Thou hast made known Thy strength among the peoples.” Psalm 104 talks of God’s control over nature. Many people talk about mother nature, but the reality is that God controls climate, weather, and every aspect of nature. Psalm 104:24 tells us “O Lord, how many are Thy works. In wisdom Thou hast made them all; The earth is full of Thy possessions.” God created the Earth for His pleasure, and maintains it by His great power and wisdom. The point is that by definition, God has to be in complete control of His world. If there were events or people who were outside of his authority, then He would cease to be God. Psalm 111:2 states “Great are the works of the Lord: They are studied by all who delight in them.” God expects us to study His works in the history of nations, and will as seeing His hand in our own lives. One of the most well known verses concerning God’s control in our personal lives is Romans 8:28; “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” God is working in your life and mine, and we must be careful to see His hand and praise Him for His goodness to us.