“God Is In Control”

One of the most destructive beliefs is this - "God is in control."

This has resulted in so many people turning away from a loving Father because of unmet expectations, disappointments and bitterness.

If God is in control, why did this happen to me and my loved ones?

If God is in control, why is the world in such a mess?

If God is in control, why did He allow this to take place?

This single lie from the pit of hell induces false identity of who God is and His loving nature.

God does not contradict Himself. Neither does His Word. But He is gracious enough to handle us contradicting our own understanding of who He is.

As a father, I know some things better than my son. I know what is good, pleasing and 'perfect' for him. I teach and empower him to do what is right. But sometimes, he can choose to disobey. I'm not in control. Sometimes, other people's choices can affect him greatly. I'm not in control.

While I 'oversee' my son, I'm not in control. Because he's not a remote robot that I can control with.

The Father has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness. Everything that we need on earth has already been provided through Christ on the Cross. That includes divine wisdom, since we have the mind of Christ. That includes the shield of faith to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil ones. That includes taking dominion over injustice and darkness. That includes healing, providence, relationship, etc.

We almost forget that we are living in the world, but not of the world. It also means that there is another world at war against the kingdom of God. When life throws lemons at you, it's not because God allows it or is in control, but because the devil does not need a reason to do so.

I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.” - John 16:33

For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝—𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡. - 1 John 5:4

No, in all these things 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐦 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬. - Rom 8:37

Putting these three verses together: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 (𝐇𝐞𝐛 𝟏𝟐:𝟐) 𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞. To be more than a conqueror means that we were not involved in getting the victory; Jesus was the conqueror; we are simply the beneficiaries.

His job is done. He's not getting a new job. He's the Boss, not an employee. When Jesus cried out, "IT IS FINISHED!", God's job was perfectly perfect and completely complete. 

Our job is to simply BELIEVE.

God did not promise that He is in control. He only promised Redemption (Rom 8:28). Knowing this truth will not only set you free (John 8:32), but it will also give you the power and endurance to overcome what you face.