We don’t always understand God’s ways, especially when life seems out of control.
I. GOD IS IN CONTROL (2 Timothy 1:9, 12) What you really believe about God isn’t tested or proved by the arguments you conduct, but by the life you live.
II. PRISM OF THE PRISON Paul said “God is in control” from a prison cell, not from the high point in his ministry.
III. CIRCLE OF CONTROL There is a human responsibility that coincides with God’s sovereignty. Any theology of God’s sovereignty that minimizes our human responsibility is heresy.
IV. DRAW THE SECOND CIRCLE The only way for God to show you He is in control is to put you in a situation that is outside of your control.
Draw the first circle first: Do all you can do.
Then draw the second circle: that’s where God loves to show
His control and purpose for your life.
Draw some circles today around your fear, depression, etc.