God Sees the End from the Beginning
- Dr. Michael Stallings
- Jun 5
- 3 min read
Isaiah 46:9–10 “Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and no one is like Me. I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: My plan will take place, and I will do all My will.”
One of the most unsettling parts of a storm is not knowing how it will end. You can handle pain when there’s a timeline. You can fight through pressure when there’s clarity. But when the future is blurred and uncertain, fear rushes in to fill the silence. That’s when you need a bigger truth than the one your emotions are feeding you: God sees the end from the beginning.
Isaiah paints the picture of a God who is not reacting to unfolding events but orchestrating them with sovereign intent. He does not guess the future, He declares it. His will is not up for negotiation, and His plan cannot be thwarted. That’s not just a theological idea, it’s an anchor for your soul when the storm clouds hide the path ahead.
We often want God to show us the whole plan. But He rarely does. Why? Because He wants us to trust Him, not just His timeline. Trusting in the God who knows the end is better than knowing the end ourselves. His knowledge is paired with perfect wisdom, love, and power. What He starts, He finishes. What He promises, He fulfills. We are called to live by faith, not sight, feelings, circumstance or otherwise.
In the middle of the storm, your view is limited. You see the loss, the confusion, the fog. But God sees the horizon. He sees what this moment will produce. He sees the lives that will be touched, the strength that will be developed, the grace that will be magnified. Nothing is wasted. Nothing surprises Him. And nothing is beyond His reach.
This passage presents the doctrine of divine sovereignty and providence—the absolute rule of God over time, history, and every event that unfolds. He alone declares the end from the beginning, and every detail of our journey is held within His wise and purposeful plan.
Rest in His sovereignty and providence.
To be anchored in the storm is to rest in God’s unchanging sovereignty. You don’t need to know the outcome—you just need to know the One who already does. And He is for you.
Reflect: What uncertainties are making it hard to trust God's timing or sovereignty? How can you respond differently today, knowing God already sees the outcome?
Talk to the Lord about it: Sovereign Lord, You know the end from the beginning, and nothing is hidden from Your sight. I confess that uncertainty often leads me to fear. Remind me today that I don’t need to see the full picture—I just need to trust the One who does. Anchor me in Your perfect will, and help me walk by faith, not by sight. In Jesus’ name, amen.
That's a great reason to have hope in Christ today!
Today's devotional is taken from Anchored in The Storm: Walk with Jesus on Troubled Water. It's available on Amazon here
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