In our personal lives and in the news, things can seem outside of our control.

War, COVID, floods… or in our personal lives… a bad diagnosis or one bad investment and we realise it might be a pipe-dream to think we are in control of our own destinies.

Money, beauty, power and control are fleeting. Which begs the question of who is truly in control of this world?

Beyond all of the conspiracy theories, the answer may be easier to discover than you would think. Of all the places to look, the Bible provides an answer to the question of control.

Even when this world seems out of control, there is one who is all-knowing, all-powerful and everywhere.

The God of the Bible continues to prove that despite what the media and entertainment want to tell us, he is the one who is ultimately in control.


Article supplied with thanks to City Bible Forum.

About the author: Russ Matthews is a film critic at City Bible Forum and Reel Dialogue. He has a passion for film and sparking spiritual conversations.

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Russell Matthews

Russ is a film critic at City Bible Forum and Third Space, exploring the connections between film and the Christian faith. He provides reviews, discussion guides and resources that spark meaningful conversations about God and culture.

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