Hey You! Stop Worrying God Is in Control

 

 I tell folks," If you don't learn and seek God for yourself, then any clown can give you their version of him."

I have attended many churches, and unfortunately, a vast majority of them are of the erroneous belief that the bad things in life are of the Devil and the good things are of God. If you have been led to view life from this perspective, I can also promise you that you've been missing God quite a bit.

You see, my friend, it would be considered an oxymoron statement (seemingly self-contradictory) if you say to me God is in control on the one hand, but the Devil has done so and so to you on the other hand. If God is in control like we say he is (which I most certainly believe), then we must also conclude at the very least that he's supervising whatever is taking place in our lives, be it good or bad! In other words, more than likely, Satan's intrusion in your life may be a part of God's plan for your life at that particular time. As if he can stop the plans of God.

To be in control suggest having absolute power and authority. At a minimum, everything and everyone must seek your approval or permission to operate or function in whatever it is that you're in control of.

Case and point! In Genesis 12:1-9, God not only called out Abram (later called Abraham) from among his relatives but also made him a stack of promises concerning his seed despite having no children at age 75. Now one would think it would be smooth sailing for Abram after such grand promises. Interestingly enough, beginning in verse 10 of the chapter mentioned above, things began to go south for Abram in that the land started to experience a famine (recession in today's world). This caused Abram and his wife to go into a heathen land for support and resources.

At this point in the story, most "Bible-carrying Christians" would see this circumstance as the Devil's work to hinder God's plans for Abram's life. Well, if you continue to read the story, you'll read where what appeared to be an obstacle literally brought an increase in the time of famine (recession) to the life of Abram. Question! What is it that you're labeling as a disappointment, but it's a part of God's plan for what he's promised you?

My friend, the above biblical account is a candid example of the term "God is in control." Whatever appears to be disappointing, depressing, unfixable, a waste of time, or constant limitations, I promise God is indeed supervising these events all to provide good as your end result, just like he's promised in Romans 8:28.

As a reminder, Romans 8:28 clearly states that "ALL THINGS" (suggesting the good and the bad)are working to produce good for those who love God and those who are called to his purpose.

Whoever this understanding and revelation is for today, know that God is fully aware of your disappointments, constant struggles, depression, fatigue, confusion, and frustrations. However, God wants you to know that even though the Devil is working aggressively against you. Make no mistake, God is undoubtedly in control. With their limited knowledge of God's ultimate plan, Satan and his cohorts are a part of the mystery of developing you into what God has called you to and to become.

God said to remind you and that you must ponder his word, "IN EVERYTHING (GOOD AND BAD) GIVE THANKS; FOR THIS IS THE WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS FOR YOU! 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

This setback is just a setup for your comeback…………

Kevin L A Ewing

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