Hi Sorin,
then that means my life could not have been, and could not be any different then what it has been, what it is, and what it will be and nothing I can do will change that because while I do make my own choices there is a causation which causes me to choose accordingly.
What you stated is the sovereignty of God. With this understanding comes understanding the fear of God, but I don't think of it so much as 'fear' but respect.
Luke 12:4 "And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
v. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!
v. 6 "Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
v. 7 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
Psa 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.
We all are powerless indeed and the whole world is in the dark about this truth, but now you know who controls all things and where all the power comes from. This knowledge gives you a whole new perspective. Hopefully you really will desire to know Him that has brought you into existence and seek to get your thinking in line with His will.
Luke 12:22 Then He said to His disciples, "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on.
v. 23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.
v. 24 Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?
v. 25 And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?
v. 26 If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest?
v. 27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
v. 28 If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith?
v. 29 "And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind.
v. 30 For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things.
v. 31
But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.
v. 32 "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
v. 33 Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys.
v. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
When you accept God's sovereignty and truly turn everything over to Him, you will have real peace.
Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
v. 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
v. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
v. 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Just trying to help by sharing what His sovereignty means to me
mercy, peace and love
Kat