What is God Like? – Part 5a

We are living in turbulent times, not only throughout the world, but also in our nation – perhaps the most turbulent time in recent history. While the major media and the political liberals see economic recovery, all Americans safe in the government’s care, and world peace down the road, conservatives see a headlong rush into socialism, Marxism, and the death of freedom on many levels, if not the very death of our nation. Students of Scripture and eschatological prognosticators see end-time prophesies being fulfilled at a frightening pace. The spectrum of emotion that accompanies these perceptions ranges from blind euphoria on one end to fear and hatred on the other end.

Regardless of current circumstances, or what they mean for us as individual Americans, our society and culture, or even our status as a nation, God, in his sovereignty, exercises complete control at every level, and over every nation on earth, including the United States of America. That is the proposition before us, one that we need to understand, and the single proposition that will bring us comfort beyond description in the most turbulent of times.

To present the case for God’s sovereignty over America, consider these words from the Apostle Paul in the book of Acts:

“The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands; nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things; and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation,” (Acts 17:24-26)

Here are a few questions for consideration and discussion:

• Where, to whom, and why did Paul speak these words?
• What do these words tell us about God’s Sovereignty?
• How do these words apply to America?

I suppose you could say this is a Bible study of sorts. Don’t just consider these verses, but look elsewhere in scripture for specific examples God’s sovereignty over the areas you identify in this passage. The results are astounding and irrefutable.

Please share with us what you discover!