The Almighty has the power to unlock all doors and break down every obstacle. We also believe he can do whatever he wants, but often are left clueless to comprehend his decisions.
I’ve heard testimonies from individuals who were in a grave situation and suddenly they were delivered. Coincidence? No, I believe God had a precise plan that would bring him glory. On the other hand, as a chaplain, I’ve been on scene where someone was involved in a terrible accident or had taken their own life. Obviously, he did not prevent that.
No human can understand why sometimes he intervenes and other times he does not, but his sovereignty is defined as him being the omniscient judge with all authority. Didn’t we pray “not my will but thy will be done”?
So what about our desires and choices? If we want to spend time each day praying for a stronger spiritual awareness and focusing on developing a closer relationship with Christ, we certainly have the opportunity to do it. He designed us with free will, which means we choose what we do and whom we serve. It’s evident who desires to be filled with God’s spirit and who couldn’t care less.
The religious masses will scoff and say, “It’s ridiculous! No one can think about God all the time!” Really? This is not true. Responses like this are a defense mechanism trying to disguise guilt by justifying rebellion.