Christ Church Bartlett

Prayer and the Sovereignty of God Bro. John Latimer I. God’s Sovereignty Isaiah 46:9-10 9 Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God and there is none like Me 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,’ Psalm 135:6 Whatever the Lord pleases He does, In heaven and in earth. 2. Prayer John 14:13-14 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. BUT: Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. SO: God answers prayer four ways- yes, no, wait, better Matthew 26:39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not