Sovereignty.

The resounding lesson I’ve learned this week is that God is SOVEREIGN.

God is in control of all things. He is faithful and He is able.

Yes, He called our family to adoption. He asked us to trust Him and to care for the orphans of this broken world {James 1:27}.

Yet, He never promised an easy path. He never promised to unveil His plan before His appointed time.

He warned us that the road will be hard. He warned us that we will face many trials {1 Peter 1:6}. He warned us that we must walk the narrow road that few will ever find {Matthew 7:13-14}. And, yet, He also gave us glimpses of the glory and joy that await us.

This adoption was never about us.

It has always been about His love for us and our own adoption into God’s family through His son, Jesus Christ. 

This week, I’ve been reminded again and again, through the mysterious whispers of the Holy Spirit, that God is in control. He is sovereign. And, I must simply trust in the Lord with all of my heart {Proverbs 3:5}. I am grateful that God has clearly spoken to our hearts. He has made our path straight {Proverbs 3:6}.

“If you need wisdom — if you want to know what God wants you to do — ask him, and he will gladly tell you.” {James 1:5}

And, He has gently reminded me to turn over my fear. My doubt. My uncertainty.

I spent a lot of time in the book of Isaiah this week and am so thankful for the promises and the living, breathing words of love and affirmation spoken to my aching heart through these scriptures …

…”Be strong!” {Isaiah 41:6}…

“Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” {Isaiah 41: 10}

“I am holding you by your right hand — I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, “Do not be afraid. I am here to help you.” {Isaiah 41: 13}

…”He will reveal justice to the nations.” {Isaiah 42:1}

“I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will guard and support you…you will be a light to guide all nations to me…You will release those who sit in dark dungeons.” {Isaiah 42: 6-7}

We are bursting with joy because of the beautiful promises God has revealed to us this week. He has held us through a dark, frightening storm and moved us into the light of His perfect, unending, trustworthy love.