Youth Devotional

A Biblical Worldview (Part 7)

The next question we will look at is “What is the meaning of
history?” Let’s see how Scripture deals with this topic.

What Is the Meaning of History?

As we look back in history at all that has happened, and as
we anticipate the future, we may wonder, is there a meaning
to all of this? Notice what Scripture reveals about this issue:
➢ God is in control and sovereign over history (Ps. 103:19; 135:6).
➢ God is directing history toward a known end (Is. 46:9-11).
➢ God will fulfill the purpose He has for our existence (Rom.8:28; Eph. 1:11).

God’s Sovereignty over History
The course of history is a work of God as He unfolds the
purpose He has for His creation. Events in the world may at
times appear to happen by coincidence, and the future may
seem to be unfolding by happenstance. But in reality, that is
not the case at all. History is not meaningless. Through the
good and the bad, God has remained sovereign over His
creation. From creation and the fall to the crucifixion and
final judgment, God has and will remain in control, accom-
plishing His purposes during each event (Acts 15:18).
The Impact of History within Our Worldview
Understanding God’s hand in the affairs of the world helps us
recognize the fact that our world is not moving forward by
random events, nor is it at the mercy of an unknown future.
All history is moving forward by God’s direction. We must all
recognize that a day will come when we will die and stand
before our Creator (Heb. 9:27). Those who have come to faith
in Christ will spend and eternity with God, while those who
have not will face eternal judgment for their sin. Our view of
history should give us an eternal focus, along with a “big
picture” perspective on the events around us.