Solid Joys Daily Devotional He Does All That He Pleases
Sep 1, 2025
Explore the profound idea of God's sovereign freedom in this insightful discussion. Delve into how Psalm 115:3 emphasizes His ability to act according to His will, regardless of circumstances. The conversation highlights God's unwavering purpose, even in challenging moments like Jesus' crucifixion. Listeners are encouraged to recognize the beauty of His authority and the richness of salvation that flows from it. Embrace the comforting thought that everything unfolds under His divine plan.
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God Acts In Sovereign Pleasure
- John Piper teaches that God always acts according to His own pleasure and is never compelled into actions He hates.
- This affirms God's sovereign freedom and that His choices flow from delight, not coercion.
Respond With Awe And Praise
- Stand in awe and praise God's sovereign freedom as revealed in Scripture.
- Let the truth of God's pleasure in His acts deepen both your worship and assurance in salvation.
Calvary Was Within God's Pleasure
- Even the hardest divine action—the Father not sparing His Son—was an act pleasing to God in a profound way.
- The crucifixion reveals that God remained free and purposeful even in suffering.
