God’s Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Omnipresence: Trusting in His Sovereign Plan

Many people find it difficult to grasp the depth of God’s nature, particularly His omnipotence (all-powerful), omniscience (all-knowing), and omnipresence (present everywhere at all times). We often struggle with the tension between God’s foreknowledge and our free will, especially when it comes to understanding His divine plan for our lives. However, as believers, we cannot compromise on these truths. God, in His infinite wisdom, has declared His sovereign will, and nothing catches Him by surprise. Let’s dive deeper into these attributes of God and explore how they bring assurance and hope to us, especially when we consider the future.

God’s Omnipotence: All-Powerful

God’s omnipotence means that He is all-powerful. There is nothing He cannot do according to His will. He spoke the universe into existence, parted the Red Sea, and raised Jesus from the dead. Throughout Scripture, we see His power displayed in ways beyond human comprehension. Isaiah 46:9-10 powerfully captures this truth:
“I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done.”

God has declared the end from the beginning. This means He is not just reacting to events as they unfold, but He is in control of everything from start to finish. Every event in history, every decision in our lives, all fall under His sovereign power. When we say that God is omnipotent, we recognize that He has the power to do all things according to His purpose and plan, and no one can thwart His will.

Knowing God is all-powerful brings peace. No circumstance is too big for Him. No trial is beyond His reach. Even when things seem out of control to us, God remains in perfect control. He is still on Plan A, not just for the world but for our individual lives as well.

God’s Omniscience: All-Knowing

When we say that God is omniscient, we mean that He knows everything—past, present, and future. He doesn’t just know the general events of human history, but He knows every intricate detail of each of our lives. As Isaiah 46:10 reminds us, God “declares the end from the beginning.” He already knows the outcome of everything because He has designed the entire course of history according to His divine wisdom.

Some struggle with this concept because they worry that if God knows everything in advance, then human free will must not exist. How can we have a choice if God already knows the future? This is a common question when people hear about God’s foreknowledge and omniscience. But understanding God’s omniscience does not mean we are robots without choice. It simply means that God, in His infinite knowledge, already knows what choices we will make and how they will fit into His plan.

This is an important point when discussing passages like Revelation 3:5, which speaks of blotting a name out of the Book of Life. To some, this may raise concerns that God’s plan could be uncertain or subject to change. However, this does not imply that God’s foreknowledge is incomplete or that He is unsure of who will remain in the Book of Life. God, in His omniscience, already knows the choices each person will make. From our human perspective, it may seem that a name could be blotted out, but to God, who knows the end from the beginning, the final outcome has always been a foregone conclusion. His knowledge of our eternal destiny is certain, even though He allows us the freedom to make our choices.

God knows us intimately, even before we were born. Psalm 139:16 says, “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” This means that God’s knowledge of us is complete and perfect, down to the smallest detail of our lives. There are no accidents with God. Even when we make mistakes, God is not caught off guard. He has already accounted for every choice we will ever make and woven it into His master plan.

As Jeremiah 29:11 promises:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

This assurance of God’s perfect knowledge should give us peace. Even when we face uncertainty, we can trust that God already knows the outcome, and He has a good plan for us. We are still on Plan A of His divine purpose, no matter what detours we may encounter.

God’s Omnipresence: Present Everywhere at All Times

God’s omnipresence means that He is present everywhere at all times. There is no place in the universe where God is not present. This truth is beautifully illustrated in Psalm 139:7-10:
“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”

God’s presence is with us wherever we are, in every moment of our lives. Whether we are in times of joy or times of trial, we are never alone. God is always near, always watching over us, and always working in our lives.

This attribute of God’s omnipresence also reassures us that there is no situation or place in life where God is absent. In our darkest moments, when we feel alone or abandoned, God is still there. He is walking with us through every trial, guiding us, and holding us fast.

God is Still on Plan A for Our Lives

Many people worry that they’ve “missed” God’s plan for their lives. They fear that a wrong decision, a past sin, or a missed opportunity has taken them off course. But God’s omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence assure us that we cannot derail His ultimate plan. He is still on Plan A, not just for the world but for each of us personally.

Jeremiah 29:11 serves as a powerful reminder that God has a plan for each of our lives, and that plan is good. He has foreknown every step we will take, and He has the power to fulfill His purposes, no matter what choices we make. We don’t need to fear predestination as a limitation, but rather as an assurance that God has already woven our lives into His perfect plan.

Isaiah 46:9-10 makes it clear that God is in control from the beginning to the end. His purposes will stand, and nothing can thwart His will. This means we can trust Him fully, even when we don’t understand what’s happening. His wisdom is beyond our understanding, and His knowledge is perfect.

Conclusion: Trusting in God’s Sovereignty

As believers, we can rest in the fact that God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. His power is unlimited, His knowledge is complete, and His presence is everywhere. Isaiah 46:9-10 reminds us that God has declared the end from the beginning, and He knows all things from ancient times to the future. His plan is not only still unfolding, but it is also the only plan—the perfect Plan A.

Jeremiah 29:11 reassures us that God’s plans for us are good, filled with hope and a future. No matter where we are in life, we can trust that God’s omniscience has already accounted for every step we take. We may not see the full picture, but God sees it all, and He is faithful to complete His purpose in our lives.

Let us take comfort in the truth that God is in control of all things and that He has a plan for each of us. In His omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence, we find our hope, security, and future. Trust in the God who knows the end from the beginning, and be confident that you are still on Plan A of His divine purpose for your life.

Addendum: The Necessity of Believing in God’s All-Knowing Nature

To fully embrace God’s omniscience, we must believe that He is all-knowing and exists outside of time. God is not bound by the limitations of time and space as we are. He sees past, present, and future simultaneously, and nothing surprises Him. If we do not accept that God possesses this kind of infinite knowledge, then we are left with a diminished view of His sovereignty, as though He must adjust or react to the choices we make, as if He is caught off guard by our decisions.

However, this notion compromises the very nature of God’s omniscience. If God must adapt His plans based on what we choose, then He is not truly all-knowing. Instead, the biblical understanding is that God has already accounted for every choice we will ever make, weaving them into His sovereign plan. This is reflected in Romans 9:11-13, where Paul explains that before Jacob and Esau were born, God said, “Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.” This declaration shows that God, knowing Esau’s choices in advance, could rightfully make this judgment before Esau had even taken his first breath. God’s foreknowledge allowed Him to see Esau’s rejection of the birthright and the spiritual implications of his life decisions long before they unfolded in time.

Just as with Esau, God has already accounted for every decision we make, which is why His plans remain unshaken. We are still given the freedom to choose, but God’s foreknowledge ensures that those choices are always factored into His ultimate purpose.

Believing that God is all-knowing outside of time offers us profound comfort. It assures us that no mistake, sin, or unforeseen event can ever derail His sovereign will. His knowledge of us is perfect, and His plans are already complete from eternity past to eternity future. We can trust fully in His wisdom and His ability to govern all things according to His perfect plan.