God Has No Equal: Serving the Sovereign King in a Crooked World

Most tend to find symmetry pleasing due to the fact that it is so prevalent in nature. We associate symmetry and balance with good health and a pleasant appearance. Take, for example, a butterfly with one damaged wing—it is problematic, dysfunctional, and unbalanced. Asymmetry often signals danger or illness.

Crooked Portraits and Crooked Paths

On a recent trip, I had the opportunity to view relics from antiquity. They were heavily guarded. Those around me sensed the pain I experienced as I noticed an ancient portrait hanging slightly crooked on the wall. I desperately desired to fix it for the good of all but chose rather to heed the sufficient reminders not to touch anything.

Solomon writes in Ecclesiastes 7:13, “Consider the work of God; who can make straight what He has made crooked?” Our normal desire is to remove what is uncomfortable or inconvenient. But Scripture reminds us that God is sovereign, and He brings situations—even calamity (Isaiah 45:7)—into our lives for His glory and our good.

Knowing God enables me to trust Him even when it hurts. I would rather trust His hand than any other—His wisdom over my limited insight and His ways above mine.

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Why So Many Obstacles?

When we look beyond our personal challenges, we observe countless situations that appear crooked, difficult, and disagreeable around the world. We raise questions: Why is this happening? Can it be fixed? We nurture a desire to straighten what is crooked. After all, we are called to shine His light into the darkness.

“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” (2 Corinthians 4:6)

But the obstacles are real. Political winds shift. Religious motivations confuse. Human wickedness and financial limitations persist. And behind it all is the enemy—the devil himself—working to hinder the good.

As a result, our prayer list grows like weeds in summer.

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The Infinite God and the Lie of Equality

For one who finds symmetry and balance desirable, I am struck by this thought: God has no equal. There is none to whom He can be compared. The weight of His glory has no match.

The conflict seems clear: light vs. darkness, good vs. evil, right vs. wrong. But many mistakenly add “God vs. the devil,” assuming they are opposing equals. That is false. God has no equal.

Satan and his demons are created beings. They are finite. But God is infinite. He is above all.

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God’s Sovereignty Isn’t Derailed

Man acts in pride. He assumes he controls his own future and accomplishes his own plans. But God’s sovereignty is never interrupted or limited. He is not derailed by anyone’s actions.

Why doesn’t God just remove all hardship? As we encounter suffering that moves our hearts and stirs our hands to serve, we may wonder if it matters—if victory is even possible.

If all were truly equal, what hope would we have?

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The Hope We Carry into the Darkness

But it is not a contest of closely matched opponents. God stands alone—none even close. The sum total of all evil and darkness cannot compare to Him.

A proper understanding of God’s sovereignty gives us hope and purpose. We serve faithfully, even when the work is heavy. We press on, knowing God has no equal. He is infinitely above all.

There is no greater privilege than to serve this great God. What’s impossible for man is possible with Him.

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Thank You for Standing with Us

Thank you for serving with Indigenous Ministries. Together, we watch God do more than we could ask or imagine.

As God continues to lead us forward, we serve with joy—finding courage in the imbalance—because God has no equal. It is humbling to know that this great God chooses to use ordinary people like you and me.

Thank you for being a valuable asset to this ministry as we see Him work all things for His ultimate glory and our eternal good.

Contributed by Pastor Ken Ford, Alton Bible Church, Michigan, and Indigenous Ministries Board Member