God is right, Tozer, wonderings on sovereinty

17 And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last.  Revelation 1:17-18 (NKJV)

Tozer writes:

  "Along with John, every redeemed  human being needs the humility of spirit that can only be brought about by the manifest presence of God. 

  This mysterious yet gracious Presence is the air of life eternal. It is the music of existence, the poetry of Christian life. It is the beauty and wonder of being one of Christs own - a sinner born again, regenerated, created anew  to bring glory to God. To know this Presence is the most desirable state imaginable for anyone. To live surrounded by this sense of God is not only beautiful and desirable, but is imperative!

  Know that our living Lord is unspeakably pure. He is sinless, spotless, immaculate, stainless. In His person is an absolute fullness of purity that our words can never express. This fact alone changes our entire human and moral situation and outlook. We can always be sure of the most important of all positives: God is God and God is right. He is in control. Because He is God, He will never change! 

  I repeat: God is right - Always. That statement is the basis of all we are thinking about God."

Lord, I bow at your feet and acknowledge Your sovereignty. I know you will do what is best for me because You are always right. Amen.

I include an excerpt form my daily devotional today because it caused me to consider the sovereignty of God... not question it mind you... just ponder it...

I got good news last night as I spoke with Jon, Dana, Rylee and Hannah. The hematoma that was a concern to Dana and the baby she is carrying is gone. What a blessing and answer to prayer that is. We praise you Father for your Grace and provision.

We have also been praying for others with life threatening illnesses that are getting better, and others are not. So while I am rejoicing over prayers answered in the positive, or according to my liking and approval, I must also mourn with those who have answers less to their liking. I think of one close to me whose daughter just recently had a miscarriage. 

Could God have changed the outcome...? of course... but He did not... and though we mourn with Erica and Sean for the loss... we recognise that our Lord is sovereign and knows, allows, and does what is right. Why is it contrary to what we think is right? We may or may not ever know. but what we must remember is that He is right.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV)

11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Lord though I dont understand your wisdom and righteousness I recognise that you are sovereign, you are just, you are merciful, and gracious. Thank you for loving so much that you would take an active part in our lives. and that you have a plan for each of us. amd you are working out that plan through us.