What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Deuteronomy 3:26? Setting the Scene Moses is recounting how he begged the LORD to let him cross the Jordan. Deuteronomy 3:26 records God’s reply: “But the LORD was angry with me on your account and would not listen to me. ‘That is enough,’ the LORD said to me. ‘Do not speak to Me again about this matter.’” Key Phrase to Notice “That is enough … Do not speak to Me again about this matter.” • God sets an unmovable boundary. • The conversation ends because He wills it to end. Truths About God’s Sovereignty • His authority is absolute – Psalm 115:3 “Our God is in the heavens; He does whatever pleases Him.” • He rules even over His closest servants – Moses, though God’s faithful prophet (Numbers 12:7), must submit without appeal. • He exercises personal, righteous anger – The wrath is “on your account,” yet still entirely just (Deuteronomy 32:4). • His decisions are final and not open to negotiation – Isaiah 46:10 “My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.” • He listens, yet retains the right to say “No” – 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 shows the same pattern with Paul’s thorn. • His sovereignty serves a larger redemptive plan – Moses’ exclusion highlights Joshua as the new leader and foretells the need for a greater Mediator (Hebrews 3:5-6). Additional Scriptural Echoes • Daniel 4:35 – No one can hold back His hand or question Him. • Romans 9:15-18 – “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy.” • Ephesians 1:11 – God “works out everything according to the counsel of His will.” • James 4:15 – We live by “If the Lord wills.” What This Means for Us Today • Submit readily when God closes a door. • Trust His wisdom even when His answer disappoints. • Remember that unanswered prayer can protect and direct (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Find peace in the truth that His “No” is as loving and purposeful as His “Yes.” Closing Reflection The verse captures a moment where God’s sovereign “Enough” shapes history. The same sovereign voice still rules, still speaks, and still deserves our wholehearted trust and obedience. |
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