God Meant It for Good

God Meant It for Good

“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.” (Genesis 50:20) This passage in Genesis finds Joseph addressing his brothers after suffering years of betrayal, slavery, false...
The Will That None Can Turn Back

The Will That None Can Turn Back

“For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?” (Isaiah 14:27) Isaiah 14:27 sets a boundary line that cannot be crossed. God purposes, and no one cancels it. God stretches out His hand, and...
God’s Counsel Stands Forever

God’s Counsel Stands Forever

“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure.” (Isaiah 46:10-11) In God’s absolute sovereignty and unchangeable counsel, what He has spoken He will bring...
God’s Everlasting Throne

God’s Everlasting Throne

“Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.” (Psalm 93:2) Psalm 93 is written for the comfort of the Church and the strengthening of our faith because before any mention of threat, instability, or opposition, the psalmist declares this governing...
The God Who Cannot Change

The God Who Cannot Change

“Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath.” (Hebrews 6:17) Hebrews 6:17 declares that not only is God’s counsel immutable … He also willed to show this truth “more abundantly” to...