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As you reflect on this past year, what changes did you make for the better? Improved health, stronger relationships, spiritual growth?
Often, nothing benefits us more than a perspective change—especially gaining a sharper view of God and His ways. In this two-part series, Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages us to make such a shift our goal as we switch out the calendar.
He examines a treasure and a truth to which each of us should cling as we prepare for a new year. The twin realities of God’s providence and God’s sovereignty may be difficult to grasp and acknowledge but embracing them results in great blessing.
Few things benefit the believer more than a perspective change—especially gaining a sharper view of God’s ways. In this two-part series, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores the twin realities of God’s providence and sovereignty. While these concepts can be difficult to grasp, embracing them provides an unshakeable foundation for facing the uncertainties of life and the transitions of a new year.
Message 1: A Treasure You Must Not Miss
- Overview: Almost every Christian wrestles with the question of God’s purpose for their life. This message addresses the “treasure” of God’s providence: His purposeful involvement in the affairs of humanity and the specific details of our individual journeys.
- Key Fact: God’s providence is His “see-ahead” care; it is the quiet, behind-the-scenes orchestration of events that ensures His ultimate purposes are accomplished in our lives.
- Scripture: Genesis 50:20 – “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result…”
Message 2: A Truth You Dare Not Dismiss
- Overview: If providence is God’s involvement, sovereignty is His right to rule. This message explores the “truth” of God’s absolute authority over all creation, emphasizing that nothing happens outside of His knowledge or control.
- Key Fact: Acknowledging God’s sovereignty is the key to personal peace; it allows us to rest in the fact that a wise and loving King is seated on the throne of the universe.
- Scripture: Psalm 115:3 – “But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases.”
