Control

Ultimate control is God’s.

We are not to seek ultimate control. We are not to set our goals ultimately on desired outcomes. We are to seek to be knowledgeable of and obedient to our callings. The outcomes are God’s. His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are past our finding out.

Unfortunately, we determine “success” by outcome, not faithfulness.

Evidences for control-fixation:
Omniscience
• Multiple, interfacing, massive data bases, manipulated by computers.
• Economics honed to a fine edge on inventory control, currency exchange rates, interest rates, rapid and efficient movement of “money” so-called.
• Highly intrusive agencies seeking all sorts of information which is properly known to other spheres.
• Attitude surveys, consumer surveys, “registration” of products, the U.S. census, social security number on huge number of documents.

Omnipresence
• Video cameras, more police, use of the military against our own citizens.

Omnipotence
• Stunning regulation.
• Standing army.
• Heavy taxation.

We have a great cause for optimism – God is in control. The evil-doers are only fulfilling His plans as they rage against Him. Even we, as we do our good deeds, are accomplishing His will only by his empowerment and his grace. Otherwise, our acts are filthy rags. God will triumph. His Son will be vindicated. His children will be saved. His Church will be presented finally as a pure bride to the Son.