08-22-2025 PART 3: When God Orchestrates Even the Hard Turns
Section 1
David continues the flow from Sergio’s earlier question about when life aligns versus when it falls apart. He points out the Spirit’s orchestration in timing, since Sergio’s call set the stage for a teaching already lined up from 1 Kings 12:15. The passage shows that Rehoboam’s refusal to listen to the people was “a turn of events from the Lord,” proving that God’s sovereignty rules even over bad decisions. David stresses that while blessings and smooth days should be celebrated as gifts, believers must not collapse into whining when trials come. The same God who blesses with ease is also the God who allows difficulty, weaving His purposes through both.
Section 2
David illustrates this truth through the history of Israel. Solomon’s reign ended in compromise, and his son Rehoboam answered harshly when asked for lighter leadership. His prideful response caused ten tribes to break away, splitting the kingdom. Though disastrous politically, Scripture reveals it was from the Lord—His judgment on sin and His plan for redirection. David challenges the simplistic notion that “good is always from God and bad is always from Satan.” Instead, Scripture affirms that God may allow hardship to shape His people, discipline nations, or prepare the way for redemption. Sometimes He uses what seems destructive to position His plans, as with the divided kingdom that still preserved the Messianic line.
Section 3
To drive the point home, David shares his own painful church experience, describing it as nearly cultic and personally traumatic. Yet even that became a vessel for decades of ministry to others wounded by similar abuse. God’s sovereignty does not excuse human sin, but He redeems it for His purposes. David broadens the lesson to America, noting that no nation is sinless and ours bears great guilt for innocent bloodshed. Still, hope remains—not in politics or human solutions, but in prayerful dependence on the Lord. The believer’s position is clear: trust fully in God, lean not on human wisdom, and keep a steadfast mind fixed on Him. In Christ alone, the fullness of God’s purposes are revealed, and through Him alone comes true peace.
