Contentment, Part Four

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us,” said A.W. Tozer. A lack of knowledge about God’s identity, nature, and character can create uncertainty and discontent. However, by studying the Word, we can learn that God is sovereign, all-knowing, and powerful. He made everything and knew us even before we existed.

When Jesus died on the cross, He thought of us and every breath we would take, every victory we would achieve, and every sin we would commit. By understanding and believing in the attributes of God, we can trust and rest in Him completely. This knowledge forms the foundation for Christian contentment.

God is the Creator of the universe, and He reveals His identity, nature, and character through the Word. The Bible teaches that God is omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, self-sufficient, just, and good. These attributes make our lasting contentment possible. Despite our sinful nature, we can trust God because He knows us better than we know ourselves, and He holds all authority.

Humans may question God’s wisdom in our lives, but we must recognize that we are creatures, and God is the Creator. We depend on Him for everything, and His position as Creator gives Him the authority to govern our lives. Because God is omniscient, we know He doesn’t make mistakes in how He governs us.

God is not only powerful, but He is also good and sovereign. As Christians, we can trust He is working all things together for our good, even in times of trouble or suffering. His power strengthens us in our weakness, and we can find comfort in knowing He is always with us. The one who recognizes his weakness and turns to God in humility will receive the strength that God supplies.

We can thank God for His goodness and sovereignty, which work together perfectly as the foundation of His promises. A life lived in thanksgiving allows us to experience life in ways that are impossible to experience otherwise. The promises of God rest on His goodness, sovereignty, and power.

In conclusion, we can trust Him and find lasting contentment by understanding and believing in God’s attributes. Even amid trouble, we can take heart because He is with us, and His power is more significant than our weakness. May we always remember that the promises of God rest on His goodness, sovereignty, and strength, and may we live a life of thanksgiving to experience His blessings.