Who's in Charge?

If you want to get some information about the details of your wireless phone bill, good luck! I spent over an hour this morning trying to learn why my Federal Universal Service charge on my wireless bill had increased since last month. I also wanted to find out why the charge for the first phone on my plan was at a lower percentage of my bill than the two other phones on my plan. The answer was given that “they” dictate what the phone company charges. “Who are they?” I asked. “The government” was the reply. “Who in the government dictates the amount?” “The FCC” was the answer. This story could go on, but I’ll spare you the rest.

Isn’t it interesting that our society always has an answer for a problem and many times the answer becomes a “passing of the buck” rather than a straight-forward answer? The chaos of our day may make is wonder at times if there is any rhyme or reason for what’s happening. We may reach the point of wanting to cry out to God and ask the question, “Who’s in charge here?” Today Psalm 22:28 (NASB) reminded me of a truth I need to always remember: “For the kingdom is the LORD'S and He rules over the nations.”

God’s methodology of rule is not what my methodology of rule would be. I am reminded of the verse in Isaiah 55: 8 (NASB) "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD.” So, when I get frustrated with things, what am I to do?

I must stop and listen to what the Master had to say about life.
Matthew 6:31-34 (NASB) "Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?' For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”