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A weekly post premised on this: Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord (Prov. 16:20)

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Sovereign, Sovereignty

Because we do not live under a monarchy, it is easy to lack appreciation for God as Sovereign.
Sovereign, Sovereignty
According to the M-W dictionary,
A sovereign [noun] is one possessing or held to posses sovereignty;
One that exercises supreme authority within a limited sphere;
An acknowledged leader: ARBITER.
A sovereign [adjective] is defined as
Superlative in quality: EXCELLENT;
Of the most exalted kind: SUPREME;
Having generalized curative powers;
Of an unqualified nature: UNMITIGATED;
Having undisputed ascendancy: PARAMOUNT;
Possessed of supreme power;
Unlimited in extent: ABSOLUTE;
Enjoying autonomy: INDEPENDENT;
Relating to, characteristic or, or befitting a sovereign;
Synonyms see FREE.
What a lot of words for sovereign [noun] and sovereign [adjective];
And yet, and yet
They only begin to describe
The Sovereign.
He is indeed arbiter/lawgiver/judge
He is in all ways excellent
He is the most supreme
He is unmitigated in holiness
He is paramount in perfection
He is absolute governor as sustainer as creator
He is independent in ways we creatures cannot conceive of
He has a freedom of which we cannot imagine.
And yet, and yet,
These words only begin;
The Word is--without beginning, without end--
With control of all,
Even the most mundane of life's details
As well as the most critical [seemingly critical].
He rules over all invisible [except to Him]
He rules over all visible
He rules over all time and
Over all space and
Over all created beings and
Over all created other.
No detail escapes His notice;
No technology is beyond His grasp;
No relationships are too boring for His interest.
What comfort!
Amazing,
Grace.



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