King David – “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases” (Ps. 115:3).
Isaiah – “Remember the things I have done in the past. For I alone am God! … Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish” (Isa. 46:9-10).
Job – “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2).
Heavenly Father, trios have marked my 73 2/3 years. The Three Wise Men, Larry, Moe, and Curly; Huey, Dewey, and Louie; The Three Musketeers; The Bee Gees; Luke, Leia, and Han; Crosby, Stills, and Nash… and many more. But right now, my favorite trio is King David, Isaiah, and Job. Though they weren’t “hang out” friends in life, they are now in heaven.
Their stories affirm you work in apparent and not so apparent ways. You are always in control, always working for our good—even when your timetable differs from our druthers, and you accomplish your purposes through our pain.
You were sovereign over King David’s challenged rule, crazy family, and personal failures. You were sovereign over Isaiah’s difficult ministry, fractured world, and Messianic promises—which he hoped would be fulfilled in his lifetime. You were sovereign over Job’s losses and betrayals, misery and waiting, horrible health and faith struggles. This trio of brothers now realizes you weren’t exaggerating about your plans, sovereignty, and goodness. You do all things well, even though you don’t do all things comfortable to us.
Our trust is in you—Abba Father, Lord Jesus, and Holy Spirit—blessed Trinity of faithfulness, generosity, and perfection. Faith, hope, and love do remain (1Cor.13:13), and we will seek to love as you love us, all the way Home. By your Word, the Gospel, and the friends you’ve given us—we have all we need until the Day of all things new. Hallelujah… and So Very Amen.
