How does Psalm 135:6 emphasize God's sovereignty over creation and our lives? Verse spotlight “Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all their depths.” (Psalm 135:6) What this single sentence declares • God’s will is never thwarted—He “does.” • God’s choices flow from His own delight—“whatever … pleases Him.” • No realm is outside His jurisdiction—heaven, earth, seas, and every hidden depth. Sovereignty over every square inch of creation • He formed the heavens (Genesis 1:1) and sustains them (Hebrews 1:3). • He commands the weather (Job 37:10-13). • Even the creatures of the deep obey Him (Jonah 1:17). • “Our God is in the heavens; He does as He pleases” (Psalm 115:3). Sovereignty over human history and personal lives • Nations rise and fall by His decree (Daniel 2:21; 4:35). • Every plan is subject to His counsel (Proverbs 19:21; 21:1). • Salvation history unfolds according to “the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will” (Ephesians 1:11). • Daily details—sparrows, hairs, steps—are numbered by Him (Matthew 10:29-31; Psalm 37:23). Why this matters to us • Confidence—nothing in creation or in our lives is random (Romans 8:28). • Comfort—His sovereignty is paired with covenant love (Psalm 136). • Courage—if He does whatever He pleases, and He pleases to care for us, we can face any circumstance (Isaiah 41:10). Responding to the truth of Psalm 135:6 • Trust His commands; they come from the One who rules heaven, earth, and sea. • Rest in His providence; even the deep, unseen places are under His hand. • Worship with joyful surrender; the God who “does whatever He pleases” has chosen to make us His own (1 Peter 2:9). |
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