The Sovereign Prerogatives of God. Part [2] 12/22/2024 (Morning thought)

The same scenario, where executive orders are issued, often takes place with what God does, or what He permits, for there are those who will agree, and there are those who will object, but God reserves the sovereign prerogative to do as He pleases, which is a truth we as mortals will have to be reconciled to. In many instances God may offer us an explanation, as He has done numerous times in the Scripture and through His chosen prophets. But God is not duty- bound to give any reasons for doing such and such.

There have been times, and there will be occasions where God may see fit not to reveal any fine details, or explanations about some situation or incident so as to procure the very best outcome in the interest of all concerned. Therefore, as we study the sovereign prerogatives of God, let us do so with a humble heart and teachable spirit, so that the relation of the creature to the one and only Creator might be clearly understood. The following therefore are some of The Lord’s sole prerogatives in His singular capacity as Sovereign of the universe, including our world.

[1] It is His sovereign prerogative to issue executive orders, with, or without any explanations, as He sees fit.

Daniel 4:13 I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from heaven; 14 He cried aloud, and said thus, hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches. 15 Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth.

Daniel 4:16 Let his heart be changed from a man's and let a beast's heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

The Sovereign Prerogatives of God. Part [1] 12/22/2024 (Evening thought)

Daniel 4:34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most-High, and I praised and honored Him that lives forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom is from generation to generation.

There are certain distinctive prerogatives which are naturally incidental to the office of a king, or in our case a president. These powers and authorities can be exercised, with or without the consent of those who are under their jurisdiction. And, even though the underlings may clamor for a reason why, or some other explanation, it remains the sole right of the king or president in question, to offer fine details to the populace, for he may choose to do so, or he can choose not to, it’s all up to him.

For instance, presidents Obama, Biden, and Trump have all issued executive orders, which some people agreed with while others became quite infuriated at their courses of action taken. However, in their sole capacity as president, they did it anyway, whether some folks would agree, or whether some would be upset. Again, a lot of people have become infuriated over the pardon president Biden gave to his son Hunter. Some on the left are crying foul, while some on the right have become emboldened in their belief that the justice system is rigged and corrupt.

While we are not hear to take sides, or to say yea or nay, the basic fact remains that the president or king in question retains the prerogative to do things that his subjects might not necessarily agree with even if the majority, or minority may sound an alarm. Their prerogatives all come with their territory, and no doubt, when the changing of the guards will take place in January of next year, we can expect some of those executive orders, and pardons to be issued on a large scale, and again, as it was in bygone years, some will agree, while others would become upset.

Daniel 4:35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!