Pull up a chair, grab your Bible, and join Dot and Cara as they explore the powerful truth of God’s sovereignty. What does it mean for God to be in control, even when we don’t get the outcome we were hoping for? In this conversation, Dot and Cara discuss how we can trust God with the big picture, like elections, leadership, and our personal lives. Wherever you find yourself this week, remember: God is on His throne, and He is in control.
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Let us know! Episode recap:
- Start by writing down Daniel 4:31-32 (0:14)
- The reason Daniel is in Babylon is because Jerusalem has just been conquered (2:50)
- As believers, we should make a difference no matter who’s in power (6:40)
- The intersection of free will and God’s sovereignty can trip people up (8:30)
- We are concerned about candidates, God is concerned about our hearts (10:30)
- We put emphasis on outcomes, when a relationship is what God is after (18:00)
- No matter who is in power, our God is in control (21:55)
- No matter what happens in the election, you can rejoice (25:37)
- Jesus is our anchor and he is our only hope (31:15)
Scripture Verse: Daniel
4:31-32
“While the word was in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven, saying, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: sovereignty has been removed from you, and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’”
What is Write this Down! with Dot Bowen?
Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word.
Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”
By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.