How can we trust God's sovereignty when outcomes are uncertain, as in Ecclesiastes 11:6? Key Verse “Sow your seed in the morning and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed—whether this or that, or if both will equally prosper.” (Ecclesiastes 11:6) What Makes Uncertainty So Hard • We can’t see tomorrow’s harvest. • Effort doesn’t always equal predictable results. • Waiting stretches faith and patience. God’s Sovereignty in the Middle of the Unknown • He rules every outcome—nothing lands outside His authority (Psalm 115:3). • He knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). • He weaves every detail for the good of His people (Romans 8:28). Why We Can Trust Him 1. His character is steady – “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) 2. His power is unlimited – “Ah, Lord GOD! … nothing is too difficult for You.” (Jeremiah 32:17) 3. His promises are sure – “A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) Practical Steps While Outcomes Are Hidden • Keep sowing: faithfulness today positions you for tomorrow’s fruit. • Refuse paralysis: uncertainty is no excuse for inaction; work “in the morning” and “in the evening.” • Anchor your thoughts in Scripture; rehearse verses like 2 Corinthians 5:7 and Matthew 6:33. • Hold results loosely, trusting the Lord who alone makes seed germinate. Living It Out 1. Plan diligently—then release the plan to God. 2. Celebrate small sprouts; they remind you He’s at work. 3. Encourage others who feel stuck in “not knowing.” 4. Keep eternity in view; some harvests ripen beyond this life. Encouraging Reminders • Uncertainty for us is never uncertainty for God. • Faithfulness is our assignment; fruitfulness is His. • One day we will see how every seed, watered by His sovereign care, mattered. |
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