The opposition to Jesus' ministry in Chapter 7 of John is beginning to gain serious traction in their efforts to silence Jesus. However, it's a wonderful and mysterious truth that they will accomplish nothing until God permits it. While it's a concept we can't come close to wrapping our feeble minds around, the sovereignty of God offers the believer great hope and peace in the midst of any circumstance.
"The servants of Christ in every age should treasure up the doctrine before us and remember it in time of need. It is full of sweet, pleasant, and unspeakable comfort to godly persons. Let such never forget that they live in a world where God overrules all times and events, and where nothing can happen but by God's permission. The very hairs of their heads are all numbered. Sorrow, and sickness, and poverty, and persecution, can never touch them unless God sees fit. They may boldly say to every cross, "Thou couldst have no power against me, except it were given thee from above." Then let them work on confidently. They are immortal till their work is done. Let them suffer patiently if needs be that they suffer. Their "times are in God's hand." (Ps 31:15). That hand guides and governs all things here below and makes no mistakes." - JC Ryle
Join us Sunday morning as we study John 7:25-36. If you missed the beginning of Chapter 7 last week simply click below:
Part 20 - God's Glory VS Our Glory - John 7:1-24
See you this Sunday at the Odyssey!
Cody Parman
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