Great stuff, Phil! God is sovereign, and one day when we see how vast he is, we will know more clearly why and how. I argue that God is not in control, because God’s nature is uncontrolling love. ~ 2 Timothy 1:7. We need to hear that it’s not over until He says so. He does what He pleases (Ps 115:3). Education Religion GOD IS NOT IN CONTROL. Let your yes be yes and your no be no. 3. Years ago I would hear a a pastor on the radio say this phrase which he taught to young people to help them if they came to a fork in the road sort of speak in their conscience; It’s always right to do what’s right It’s always wrong to do what’s wrong It’s never right to do what’s wrong It’s never wrong to do what’s right. Phil, Phil, Phil! This is one of my pet peeves. We need to hear that life’s mishaps and tragedies are not a reason to bail out. The reason why the analogies and comparisons you used don’t work is because the Queen of England and the CEO isn’t omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent on a universal scale. Why? God is in Control Scripture Quotes. They’ll say, “well it’s clear to me it’s not God’s will for everyone to be healed because not everyone gets healed.”, Or maybe even more disturbing, they might say – “it’s clear to me that God creates some predestined to go to Hell and some to Heaven because not everyone gets saved.”. I am new to your site (IT’S AWESOME AMAZING I CANT GET OFF IT, IN JUST A HALF HOUR YOU HAVE AIDED ME IN MY WALK WITH CHRIST, I WOULDNT HAVE GOTTEN HERE IN MY OWN STRENGTH WHICH IS WHAT IVE BEEN TRYING TO DO GOD BLESS) and was wondering if I could get notifications of when you post, like a subscription? 9. controlGodJesuslovepowersovereigntysufferingweakness. Once we understand that God is in control, we must look to His goodness. Yes, excellent article Phil! You see, God is never desiring to hurt me for some purpose nor is he ever angry or disappointed with me, ever. Isaiah 53 and verse 11 says, “He shall see of the travail of His soul and shall be satisfied”. The idea of a God having absolute control is a Greco-Roman way of thinking. We know that God is in control of human sin. When Joseph said “God meant it for good” It could also mean that God thought, planned, and devised a way to bring good out of it. These brothers and sisters, which the scripture calls âThe Church,â are called to continue this work of rescuing all of creation from its sorry condition (Romans 8:16-22). This is why Satan could offer Jesus in the wilderness the whole Earth, because the whole Earth was no longer under manâs control but rather it belonged to Satan. I could totally be missing something and would love to hear your and everyone else’s thoughts, but I always thought Lucifer was proud and “sinned” and that’s why he fell…. We know where history will end as we struggle through all of these efforts. Just be patient and let God remind you Heâs still in control. The answer that Bill Johnson gives in this clip is true, prayer is what brings God into our lives and decisions, but Prayer does not mean God does not have Control of everything. Lam 3.33. From the beginning God chose us, His âemployeesâ, those He would delegate responsibility to and put in control of the Earth. Could He at any moment take the reins of the whole world back? In Christ, we find a God who deliberately gave up power to control everything in order to save the world through sacrificial love (Philippians 2). Assyria’s will was to conquer and become great, God’s will was to use their evil to chastise His people. Yes, yes, yes. No need to lose hope. “I no longer call you servant, I call you friend.” She wrote That He is sovereign is not in question. Why does he tell us to do this if God is controlling every detail? When we understand what the greatest treasures are, we begin to relax more with the sovereignty of God even in the tiny details of our suffering, because we know they actually come from the hand of God as gifts to take us into the richest diamond mines, to pull out things that will last all through eternity! Jesus was finally the full and complete revelation of God’s will in the earth and he told us to follow Him. Joni Eareckson Tada, (a person whom Francis Chan called the most spirit filled person he has ever met) , said that if she had her life to live all over again, she would live it just like she has, with the diving accident and the quadriplegia. Not only that, but even now we have been set free from sin in Christ, we still mess up! Blog posts will remain open for comments for 5 days. Tempered By Trials Sermon # 6 Jeremiah: Learning God is In Control! There are many things that we find difficult to comprehend in this world and in Gods dealings with men and women. “God is not simply an observer, but God does everything that God can do using the resources in that context to effect the most positive outcome that God can do.” “Sometimes this means that God does something surprising, because there are resources in the context that allow for this surprising action of God that we call a miracle,” he said. You sign up for my weekly newsletters here – phildrysdale.com/sinfulnature – I send out weekly encouragements through that on Tuesdays. He loves me! You can’t do both. Just as humans have a desire of the flesh and a desire of the spirit and we must submit the one to the other to be in the right relationship with God. This video teaches the importance of overcoming fear and worry. Just a thought, the moral will is the will of Jesus (Yeshua) which is always submissive to the sovereign will of the Father. We need to hear that God is still in control. Yes, God loves us and he is in control, but everything is not OK, and Godâs instructions for such a time are quite clear. As a morally responsible free person, you can make choices that maximize your safety and minimize your vulnerability against other free people who have chosen evil. But Jesus was given ALL authority after (and because of) the completion of His work on earth. As a professor at Eastern University, I earnestly try to challenge my students to define themselves as agents of God, called to participate with God in delivering those sectors of the world where they are called to work and serve from any evil and suffering. As hard as it is for us to grasp, we have to accept that we have a God who was willing to give up power and give up control in order to live out love for us. God Is Not In Control. Many wouldn’t even wear seat belts (or even make their kids wear seat belts!) God knows this. Hey Phil! This is why it’s hard to accept that God’s will is not always done because God knows everything. We experience the consequences of ⦠This is an extreme example. It is sometimes God’s will that God’s will does not come about. If God exercised total control over everything we do, we could not love God because love always requires the lover to freely choose to love. He does not give us free will then take it away. Never! He has the last word in all things and will not allow the devil or man to thwart His plans. First of all, we know that scripture says God knows the end from the beginning. But sovereignty does not mean control… Isaiah 41:10 NIV 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. God is in control, but He doesn’t control all things. I’m not saying that 100% of those that have this perspective cannot fully trust God I just believe the vast majority can’t and it makes complete sense to me. Required fields are marked *. We welcome your thoughts and discussion to our posts. Always GOD IS IN CONTROL of EVERYTHING. If this is so, they argue, then God is not in control of the universe, but God is very much involved in our daily affairs, all the same. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - ⦠We are told in Ephesians that he “works ALL THINGS after the counsel of his own will” (In the Greek, that’s ALL THINGS…..) ! - It can seem at times that things are out of control. I have experienced very, very deep suffering in my life, handed to me through things I could not control. To take away the sins of the world. God is in control. And did you know that the Koran also teaches the sovereignty of Allah? Lauren I think that is a great question. I’ve had the privilege of spending time in the Middle East a few times now (it’s one of my favourite places in the world!). Obviously, you say no, but what if your baby were dying and the only thing that could save its life is in a syringe that needs to be stabbed into it? I do not say any of this to be fatalistic. 2. Why God Is Not in Control. The Pharisees attributed the works of God that Jesus did to the devil. âThe LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, âSurely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, And as I have purposed, so it shall standââ (Isaiah 14:24). Is there a difference between controlling and being in control? He does not control me, nor does He control men, but ultimately He is in control. God hardened Pharaoh’s heart so that Pharaoh did not obey God’s command. Let’s take a look at the nature of God; He tells us through His Word that He is love, light, and all things good. Far to often we find ourselves in the situations we are because we were metaphorically driving around recklessly saying Insha’Allah instead of just putting on our seat belts and stopping at red lights. The very existence of evil itself actually proves that God is not in control. The vast majority of suffering mentioned in the New Testament is the result of Christians loving not their lives unto death. Your will for your baby’s life outweighs your will that your baby not be stabbed. God will work everything into subjection to the will of Jesus (Yeshua) (Herb 2:8). But his sovereign will is his plan of the ages and it always is accomplished (Right down to every spinning electron!). No need for ALL CAPS, bold, or extreme language. Because His will is done in Heaven but not always on Earth. We do not want God to have control because that’s more scary and requires really, truly trusting God with our lives. "I get what they're saying: God is in control,'" Smith says. Thank you again. Paul, was not allowed to speak the word in Asia and the Spirit did not allow him to go to Bithynia (Acts 16:6-7) because He had other plans. Do Not Fear - 33 Verses about Fear and Anxiety to Remind Us: God Is in Control Debbie McDaniel Join her each morning on Fresh Day Ahead's Facebook page, … Tony and his wife Peggy live near Philadelphia, and have two children and four grandchildren. In the ancient world, it was believed that the ruler was either chosen by a god, or in fact, was a god. Iâve been told that Muslims believe that all that happens was âwrittenâ before the foundation of the world, and that we are simply living out Godâs pre-ordained script. I’m no expert on Job but I’ll just say this and then move on. He tells us in Isaiah that he makes the blind and the lame. While God is all powerful and will work all things to good in your life, don’t fall into the trap of believing that He is micromanaging everything in your life. That I would be conformed to the image of his Son. I don’t know you, so I am going to go ahead and say this: Don’t let a desire to win this argument, perhaps an argument you have engaged in in the past, don’t let that desire keep you from seeing the amazing truth here! He will not leave you or forsake you. Your boss is not the ultimate authority in life. Your boss is 5. In Exodus, God led His people out of slavery in Egypt with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Exodus 13:21). Keep it up!! But that I’m sure can still be wangled out of. As an example, He doesnât control what time I get up in the morning or if I choose to go to work and call in sick. This has so launched me into the freedom of God’s pleasure, never again blaming or wondering what is God doing? Is there anywhere in the Bible we see God wanting people to sin? What if there is an infinitely better word, a greater revelation, LOVE! If God were not in control, prayer is a waste of time. My faith is great because He is the author and finisher of my faith and it is not finished yet. Oh well, thanks so much. But a correct understanding of his goodness which very importantly includes God not being the one controlling or causing bad things to happen. Therefore, if God was in absolute control of the All too often when there is news of a tragedy, such as a mass shooting or a child suffering from bone cancer, there will be someone who will say something like, âGod is in control. 1:1-3 NIV says; [1] IN THE PAST God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, [2] BUT IN THESE LAST DAYS HE HAS SPOKEN TO US BY HIS SON, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. Once you are flagged 3 times, you will be blacklisted. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. And that what happened under the old covenant and in the Old Testament is not necessarily the revelation of the nature and character and truth about God. Not sure if I posted this correctly, so here it is again: Dan, I don’t know you, so I am going to go ahead and say this: Don’t let a desire to win this argument, perhaps an argument you have engaged in in the past, don’t let that desire keep you from seeing the amazing truth here! And he won’t let a single thing happen to us that he won’t give us grace to handle. That’s why Jesus came! (Matt 4:8-9). His beautiful kindness and goodness has overtaken me because of how I now see and encounter his goodness, it’s everywhere I look. "But He's not in control of everything at this moment. He never tried to qualify their sickness by explaining some orchestrated controlled plan of God. So… was God in control when that baby Before you address issues as these and have the possibility to lead people from the truth look at ALL scriptures on BOTH sides before you address your remarks. People die and Christians say God took them, really? Alex, I know many people on both sides won’t budge from their view, I’m one of them and maybe you are too but let me just throw a few thoughts out anyway. And God knew exactly how He was going to respond. He designed our bodies, this earth, this incredible universe with billions of galaxies, He’s pretty darn smart. As high as the heavens above are His ways above ours…..THATS HIGH FOLKS. We are both growing in our understanding of the sovereignty of God, blessings on you!! Here’s a few thoughts I’ll end with. When my perspective shifted my trust for God went off the charts. Faced with that scripture you are left with two options: God’s will doesn’t always come about. God commanded Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, but God was in control of Pharaoh’s decision not to let them go. I really needed God to be bigger than myself. That is what the cross is all about. This view of “if it doesn’t happen then it’s not God’s will” or “if it does happen it is God’s will” is really scary though. And for some Christians, the idea that God is in control provides them with the motivation to continue fighting against injustice, knowing and believing that eventually compassion and justice will prevail. Whether over a tragic death, a lost job, or even a lost presidential election, Christians like to brace themselves with the security that despite the circumstances, âGod is in control!â. 2. Our perspective of God determines every day how we will live and love in this life. Look to the ‘net for a simple search on the SCRIPTURES re: the sovereignty of God and in light of those your arguments do not fail, they do not even address the question, so failure cannot be attained. On that Wednesday in April 1982, my faith was being tested. This video teaches the importance of overcoming fear and worry. Corrie Although there are forces of evil that dwell on the earth, God is in control and will be with us. Now hereâs the great news! As we labor, we labor with this hope. I stopped being self-centered, meaning that a lot of stuff that happened to me I thought was all part of Gods “fashioning the clay.” In reality it was just my wrong beliefs and an enemy who got a great kick from my reaction when poking me. The resurrection of Christ from the dead is the evidence that the forces of darkness are no match for the God revealed in Christâs resurrection (Philippians 3:10). or You have to believe in universalism. What if control is a flawed word to describe Godâs sovereignty? I know this truth will eventually settle into the hearts of those most offended by this article, lol. That is why the great multitude in heaven can praise Him for punishing the wicked (Revelation 19:1-3). I get your point that God does not necessarily intervene, as he has given us free choice to run our lives and to care for creation, both of which we do very poorly. Whilst it’s true that currently God’s To say God is in control, is to say God made them that way. In Acts 2:23 we are told that Jesus was delivered “according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God.â That word translated as “definite plan” is one of the Greek words for “will”. Just because you and I are not in control doesn’t mean that nobody is. The salvation story is about a God who humbles Himself and emptied Himself of power (the words âemptyâ is the translation of the word kenosis in the Greek of the New Testament) in order to express fully His love for us. Sin is not His will for there is no evil, no darkness within Him, how could He will it? Judgement Peter tells his readers is coming, ( verse 7) and time means nothing to God, ( verse 8). Pride stands in your way of the truth. There is a difference betwen being in charge and being in control to the respect of our own free will, however there is not a difference in the ultiamte plans that God has for his Chrildren and His Creation. For 40 years, he founded and led the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education, an organization that created and supported programs serving needy communities in the Third World as well as in âat riskâ neighborhoods across North America. ‘The Author’ Is Joking! You properly defined sovereignty, and used excellent scriptural examples to highlight the truth that God is not an insecure puppet master! âIf my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I ⦠Every time you read âSovereign Godâ (288 times to be precise) it actually should read âLord Godâ. However God is supreme, and though sin is alive and well, God has already overcome it and His will will be done despite it. He is sovereign over everything. Itâs the choice that God made when he came to us in Jesus Christ. Why would Jesus tell us that it’s the thief who comes to kill, steal, and destroy? Such simple yet profound wisdom Gods given you. And what is his purpose? He could do this because He is so good at working things out for good and seeing His overall purposes come to pass. You can follow me on Facebook here – http://www.fb.com/phildrysdaleministries, Hope that helps – SO blessed to hear that you have been enjoying some of the stuff on the site and super encouraged by your kind words! Why would John tell us that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil? And I, having, once again witnessed His strength in my weakness, am brought to a better place. God controls the opportunities. Do you really think God orchestrated your child’s situation or was that a result of Adams sin that is passed on to all of humanity? God gets far more glory by forgiving the undeserving than if we had always had favor in His sight. Gods blessed you and you’re being used to bless many others!!! Because sin exists, His wrath will be glorified. When I say, "God is not in Control," it is not to say that Yahweh is not the Creator who is Good, Loving and Powerful but rather Yahwehâs creation, Man, who was created in the image of Elohim, has been given great responsibilities, authorities and powers. They have provided joy and peace that I don’t believe I would ever have found otherwise. My take on it is that Satan already had taken the keys of authority from Adam as proven by Jesus when he took them back. I have experienced deep suffering in my life that included a profoundly retarded child, a wife who left the marriage and other things. They drove like maniacs… to the degree that they made my driving look good! I was my biggest enemy, I was a puppet to circumstances which yanked and pushed me in different directions. (God) does not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. The nature of Christian hope is not that God is in control. Phil can you speak to these? In the same way we would endure our child getting painful shots to save their life, God endures the sin He doesn’t “will” (lower-case) because it accomplishes His ultimate Will (upper-case), âthe praise of the glory of His grace!â (Ephesians 1:6). The students who sense themselves called to minister to people through education and various social services must likewise understand themselves as being in vocations to help others actualize their potentialities to be fully actualized human beings (i.e. We must accept that whatâs happened is part of Godâs plan!â, At the funeral of a young man who died in a mountain climbing accident, the pastor said in his homily, âWe must see what has happened as Godâs will!â At that, the father of the young man stood and shouted, âThe hell it was Godâs will! Which is all about transformation through the power of his grace & truth. While he is in charge and responsible for a large amount of employees he ultimately isnât in control of their actions. âGod is in control!â. God does. ~ Deuteronomy 31:6. Here are eight Bible verses that remind us God is in control. No he’s going to give me himself, more and more clarity and deeper fellowship in the Holy Spirit as I pursue him. This teaching series is based on Jason’s book, God Is (Not) In Control. Let God be sovereign in your life… But don’t expect Him to micromanage your entire life! And we must interpret the Old Testament through the finished work of Christ. I do not doubt for one moment that God can challenge us to bring good out of suffering and tragedy. As an example, He doesn’t control what time I get up in the morning or if I choose to go to work and call in sick. That “Nothing occurs, either in the earth or in yourselves, without it being in a Book before we make it happen. All that God created was meant to be good, as it says in the opening chapters of the book of Genesis. So this amazing truth, as you said that you want me to see, is that all suffering to humanity, down to every detail comes from the loving hands of my loving Father. Regarding the rest of your response I have no desire to “win an argument” or to even be right. If God is in control of everything that occurs that means that God has a plan and eventually things will work out. Church Life, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology. Because He has chosen not to be in control of everything. SOVEREIGN LOVE is a ⦠The Bible paints a different picture for us. - This is a very reassuring fact. As long as you stay in faith and keep honoring Him, Heâll bring the right opportunity to you. thank you for giving a good example. Isaiah 41:10 âSo do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. As RC Sproul once said, if there is one molecule in the universe that is out from under God’s control, then He is not sovereign at all! When I discovered he’s not out to hurt me or to break me in order to grow me up in Him, I fell deeply outrageously, radically in love with God my Father, it’s been like an unbelievable dream “every single day” for about the last five years, regardless of the circumstances. I don’t talk about these things merely academically. When Satan headed off to afflict Job, he only did it because God had set him up and made a bet with him, and God knew from all eternity past that Satan would take that bet and that God would then permit him to have specific leeway in his affliction of Job. All too often when there is news of a tragedy, such as a mass shooting or a child suffering from bone cancer, there will be someone who will say something like, âGod is in control. If one wants to see God’s wrath and judgment in Jesus then that’s what they’ll see and that’s how they’ll live. They have provided joy and peace that I don’t believe I would ever have found otherwise. I believe God receives them, I just don’t believe he’s killing people, he is the giver of life, Jesus is the one who came to give abundant life not take it, not destroy it, and not diminish it, mentally or any other aspect, do you see that? God did…. Even His wrath on unbelievers is only a means to the end of glorifying His grace on believers: âWhat if God, desiring to show His wrath and to make known His power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, in order to make known the riches of His glory for vessels of mercy, which He has prepared beforehand for glory?â (âRomans⬠â9â¬:â22-23â¬). God waits till the full number of His people will be gathered in, ( 9). Scott we were born into a war. Humans can have more than one aspect of their will. "God is not in control of everything," Smith says. This whole sovereignty of God understanding has become so twisted. Job 2:4 So Satan answered the Lord and said….But stretch out Your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will surely curse You to Your face!â 6 And the Lord said to Satan, âBehold, he is in your hand, but spare his life.â. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. It’s NOT God’s will for any of us to be sick or live in pain. This is what the Kingdom of God is all about, bringing the moral will to pass every where. Godâs Eternal Plan One of our problems with the sovereignty of God is that it frequently does not appear that God is in control of the circumstances of our lives. When God hardened Pharaoh’s heart the result was greater suffering for the Hebrews. Thanks Phil for your continuous proclaiming this good news of great joy! So Satan was doing what his sphere of authority allowed him to do, that is, to kill, steal, and destroy. And Satan only has power that we humans give him in our dark choices. Any limitation of God's sovereign control causes more problems than it solves. I believe that the proper meaning of Romans 8:28 is that in the midst of all that is happening, God can bring something good out of what is obviously tragic, and perhaps even evil, especially through people who are committed to using tragedy as a motivation for bringing about great blessings. If God has given us the freedom to choose whether or not well love him, does that mean he is not in control? One of the countless things that jumped out at me was the way many of the people drove. Later on God actually says to Satan, “… you incited me against him to destroy him without reason.” Do you see that, Dan? Our hope is in Godâs promise that all those who call upon God in Christ will inhabit the new creation, the one in which we will find our true rest and our enjoyment forever. Well said scott. God is in Control Scripture Quotes Discover the best Bible verses that confirm that God is in control. God is in control, but He doesnât control all things. You don't have to know the key men if you know the Man who holds the keys. It is related to one I have had for a long time & just brought it up to the Lord again yesterday. I am sad that you would remove the totality of God and place man in a position to define what God will succeed in. Phil, further to this… ‘We then see man hand those keys of authority to Satan in the garden of Eden. Why is the power of life and death in your tongue if everything that happens is the will of God? increasingly in the likeness of Jesus). Two thoughts: 1. His moral will is things like thou shalt not steal, that shot not murder, etc.. Obviously that will is violated all the time. Itâs the kind of thing the oppressors tell the oppressed to maintain the status quo: just accept your suffering, God has a reason for this. Trust him and do not fear. If God is in control, He could have prevented you from writing and sharing a such article. May 12, 2019. At that particular moment my mind was not capable of rationalizing the majesty of God… God did not increase further suffering for the Hebrews, Pharaoh did that. It’s interesting to me though our perspectives are 180° from each other they have some similarities. We picked up mother and MaMohn and headed for New York. (What a fun choice to give to a good Evangelical Calvinist). This has become a very popular teaching and I used to say all of the same things, but now after I’ve been through the fire, I no longer agree! They are simply a reason to sit tight. 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