Is The Fate Of All Men In The Hands Of Fools?

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docseth1 Sep 23, 2015

In the lyrics of their song Epitaph, the secular rock band King Crimson, sang, "The fate of all mankind I see is in the hands of fools.” Greg Lake, the bass player for King Crimson at the time, said, "Epitaph’ is basically a song about looking with confusion upon a world gone mad.” This song was released in 1969. What would they have written if they had been able to see thirty to forty years into their future?

I used the lyrics of this song because I think these words resonate well with the mood that is prevalent in our society. It is becoming more obvious that many are convinced that dangerous and catastrophic events are soon to unfold. There is this sense that the fate of all mankind truly is in the hands of fools. From a completely naturalistic viewpoint, it’s easy to concur with these lyrics, as well as, the mood of our world. The madness of our time is both astonishing & frightening.

But does the fate of men lie in the hands of men? This question will be answered differently, depending on your worldview. For Christians, a biblical worldview offers a more hopeful understanding of the madness surrounding us. Through the Word of God we can understand that the fate of men does not lie with men, but with God. Another famous singer named David once wrote, "My times are in Your hand” (Ps 31:15).

The Bible paints a narrative for us of an all-powerful God whose wisdom is unrivaled ”“ a God who knows the beginning and the end of all things. Not only does He know them, He orchestrates events and causes things to happen that will bring about His ultimate purpose in the earth. Many things that we are watching unfold before our very eyes were foretold by Jesus and the prophets thousands of years ago. We are living in the final climatic days of end-time prophecy.

Christians believe that the events unfolding in our world are merely setting the stage for a rapture and second coming of Jesus. At His coming, the fate of all men will be in the hands of a holy and just God. Evil will be judged and the righteous will reign with Christ forever. The righteous will be spared; their fate was determined long ago by nail pieced hands. Their iniquities were borne by Christ and judged at the cross.

Until Christ comes, He will continue to orchestrate events for His purpose. For you child of God, not one hair from your head will fall to the ground without your Father approving it. Until He is done with us on this earth, the Church will continue to live and thrive and accomplish His will. Until He is finished with us, let’s stay the course and keep our ears and eyes focused on Jesus. We have good reasons to believe our wait will not be much longer.

Never forget, our Lord is coming. Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, "Behold, the Lord is coming with ten thousand of His saints and every eye will see Him” (Ju 1:14). Look up Church! Our life is in HIS hands. Our redemption is at the door! No amount of madness in the world can change that truth.

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1.http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=11441
2.Scripture taken from the New King James VersionÂ®. Copyright Â© 1982 by Thomas Nelson.

sermonindex Sep 23, 2015

I think what David said as a man of God is also what a true Christian can say, "My times are in Thy hands." But, unbelievers do not confess such faith-filled and comforting things about their own soul. "My times are in Thy hands" is a confession of trust and security in the faithfulness and wisdom of God.

"The fool hath said in his heart that there is no God". We see this in two places and the responsibility for their actions and the fate of these men is placed squarely upon them, not God.

"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. THEY ARE CORRUPT, THEY HAVE DONE abominable works, there is none that doeth good." (Psa_14:1)

"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. CORRUPT ARE THEY, and have done abominable iniquity: THERE IS NONE that doeth good." (Psa_53:1)

(The rest of these two Psalms expand on the first verse)

In one respect you can say the fate of men are in the hands of the G(g)od they serve, but that means that THEY ARE CHOOSING who they serve, Satan or the Lord Jesus and thus their fate is ultimately in their hands.

"Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? BECAUSE HIS OWN WORKS WERE EVIL, and his brother's righteous." (1Jn_3:12)

"That they all might be damned WHO BELIEVED NOT THE TRUTH, but had pleasure in unrighteousness." (2Th 2:12)

"Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them." (Rom 1:32)

I do like your encouragement towards the second half of your post. Allow me to add to your encouraging words more words of encouragement.

"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified." (1Pe 4:12-14)

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docseth1 Sep 23, 2015

Thanks Julius21! I did not mean to imply that sinners can rest in such security. I only meant to say that the fate of the saints are in God's hands - no matter what is going on in this world.

sermonindex Sep 23, 2015

I understood and agree docseth1. Replies to posts are often for a greater audience only to expand and clarify and not necessarily a direct response to the poster (in this case, you).

We do need to "encourage one another and so much the more as we see the day approaching". I believe the Western Church will go through very trying and difficult times and since 3/4 of the world already has, there is no reason why the Western Church should trust in "escapist theology." The only way to prepare is to get into the Ark of God (Jesus Christ). He promised the church tribulation in this world, but not His wrath and there is a difference between the two.

John_16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Act_14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

1Th_5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

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docseth1 Sep 23, 2015

Thanks for pointing it out though. I do see that it did need clarification.