This simply refers to the fact that all things are under His rule and control, and that nothing happens in this Universe without His direction or permission. He is a God Who works, not just some things, but all things after the counsel of His own will (see Eph. 1:11). God’s purpose is all- inclusive and is never thwarted (see Isa. 46:11). Nothing Takes Him by Surprise

"It is not merely that God has the power and right to govern all things but that He does so always and without exception." – John Piper

• God is sovereign over the entire universe: Ps 103:19; Rom 8:28; Eph 1:11
• God is sovereign over all of nature: Ps 135:6-7; Mt 5:45; 6:25-30
• God is sovereign over angels & Satan: Ps 103:20-21; Job 1:12
• God is sovereign over nations: Ps 47:7-9; Dan 2:20-21; 4:34-35
• God is sovereign over human beings: 1 Sam 2:6-7; Gal 1:15-16
• God is sovereign over animals: Ps 104:21-30; 1 Ki 17:4-6
• God is sovereign over "accidents": Pr 16:33; Jon 1:7; Mt 10:29
• God is sovereign over free acts of men: Ex 3:21; 12:25-36; Ez 7:27
• God is sovereign over sinful acts of men and Satan: 2 Sam 24:1; 1 Chr 21:1; Gen 45:5; 50:20