Unpacking Goodness and Sovereignty

I feel I kind of rushed through the chapters on God's goodness and God' sovereignty in the Chip Ingram study, so we're going to expand on these two attributes a bit more this Sunday. Some questions to consider:

Do I believe that when something "bad" happens that God is smacking me around? Do I have any areas of my life that I'm withholding from God's plans because I don't trust Him?

Do I believe, by either thought or action, that God is not in control of my life?

All of these questions lead to one last provacative question: Is my life in Christ one filled with great passion for seeing God glorified, or one of lifeless routine?

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God...

In our first lesson of God As He Longs For You to See Him, I encouraged you to look at how God reveals himself through his creation, his Word, and his Son Jesus. Psalm 19 will help you along the way for at least 2 of those goals.

Psalm 19 starts with the awe inspiring phrase:

'The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork'.

In our fast paced lives, it is rare that we stop and spend time contemplating the awesomeness of God as he reveals himself through his creation. This week we've been "stopping to smell the roses". Yes, I did go on a hike Sunday afternoon with the family...but yes, I was able to fit the RAMS game into that schedule!!!!

Psalm 19 goes on to say:

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
Yea, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned,
And in keeping them there is great reward.

Are you letting God reveal himself through his Word this week? Do you desire his Word (law/testimony/statutes/commandments/judgements) more than gold?

Let God use verse 11 to encourage you to spend time in his Word today.

This Sunday: The Goodness of God