Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: divine sovereignty

Christ’s Ascension: Eternal Hope in a Chaotic World

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead (The Apostle’s Creed).

May 26, 2022
Feast of the Ascension: Jesus Reigns over All

A brief reflection about Ephesians 1:15-23 in the light of the Feast of the Ascension and Jesus’ divine sovereignty.

May 21, 2020
Divine Sovereignty and Omnipotence

God is both sovereign and all-powerful. Even death could not defeat Jesus. Even while dead, He exercised His authority over death.

March 1, 2020
Divine Sovereignty. IV. Bringing Perspective to Problems

God is in control of your circumstances. Even when things look hopeless, He is able to restore you. Bring your complaints to God like David did. He can handle it. Be brutally honest about your feelings. At the same time, though, remember how He has helped you in the past. He is sovereign over all…

February 23, 2020
Divine Sovereignty. III. Success Despite Our Failures

God will accomplish His will even when we stray from Him and think we have ruined our lives. He will not fail.

February 17, 2020
Divine Sovereignty. II. Ruler of the Nations—Whether You Like it or Not!

A good paraphrase of part of the Lord’s Prayer may be, “May Your kingdom come and your will be done—to the same degree it is done in heaven, let it be done here on earth. Let Your Kingdom come and will be done in my heart and life. I’m on earth, but let Your will…

February 9, 2020
Divine Sovereignty. I. God Is In Control

If problems are beyond your control, place them in God’s hands. If He can handle the Milky Way galaxy, He can handle your health, finances, marriage, job situation, etc. No matter how many bad choices you have made or how badly you have failed in different areas of your life, God is in control.

February 2, 2020