God Is Still In Control, He's Still On His Throne

Like many people I'm tempted to look upon the ramifications of the new healthcare law with fear and dread. Like it or not, retirement and 'advanced age' are on the horizon, and with that come greater health concerns. Providentially, I'm already well-acquainted with all things medical due to Roger's chronic condition, and who knows what the future holds in this area. Naturally, it is of some concern but I'm certainly not consumed with worrisome thoughts. Each time we've gone through some kind of medial or financial 'crisis' (and we've gone through our share of them), I'm continually reminded and further convinced by the Scriptures that the mighty hand of God is orchestrating every event for His good and righteous purposes.

As far as our (seemingly) rogue government is concerned, I need only look to Paul's weighty words in Romans 13:

Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. (verses 1-8)

God has His own plan for America and her people, just as He does for every people group in every country across His globe. I don't claim to know what that plan is, but perhaps we're in for some suffering in the near future. Whether that's the case or not, we CAN know with certainty that our governing authorities have been placed in their positions by God. Whatever evil they mean for us - and I'm thoroughly convinced that their intentions are evil - God means for good, and He works all things after the counsel of His will. (Eph 1:11)

I"m also reminded that:

The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes. Proverbs 21:1 For our modern consumption, it can also be said that the congressman's heart is like channels of water; or the senator's heart, or the president's heart... The point is this: Each one of our elected officials possesses a heart that is sovereignly directed by God to accomplish His will. Healthcare "reform" didn't pass 219-212 by accident. Nor did it pass apart from the foreordained, predestined plan of God. Just like all other events in history. (Acts 4:26-28)

Now, I am NOT saying that I won't do my part to oppose a tyrannical government. To be sure, I will exercise my right to vote. But in the end, I will rest in Christ and know that, indeed, God is in control of His creation.