We've all been there. But what if I told you that even when it feels like God isn't in charge, He absolutely is?
It’s a tough concept, isn’t it? Especially when we look around and see suffering, injustice, things that seem utterly senseless. How can we reconcile that with the idea of an all-powerful, benevolent God?
Well, the Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah (Key to the Gates of Wisdom) offers a powerful perspective. It tells us that even if it appears as if events are unfolding through some power other than God – whether a force He created, or some seemingly "independent" power – that simply isn't the case. God, in His intrinsic goodness, is ultimately the source of everything. The text reminds us that the evil we see in the world isn't permanent. It won't endure forever. There's a profound promise embedded in that statement. In the end – and this is key – everything will be good. And, crucially, we will understand. We'll look back and retroactively grasp that there never was any other power, any other true domain.
Why? Because, as the Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah points out, an independent power, by its very definition, has to endure forever. It has to exist in and of itself. If something is truly independent, nothing can have power over it. So, anything that doesn't endure can't be considered an independent power or domain. It's contingent, temporary, part of a larger plan.
This understanding is so liberating. It means that no will, not even one that God Himself brought into being, can ultimately limit Him. The entire cycle, the whole unfolding drama of existence, is ultimately about revealing His dominion. It's about perfecting all things through His goodness.
And that's what we're called to believe. Not just with a casual nod, but with perfect faith. With a deep, unwavering conviction that even in the darkest moments, God's goodness is the underlying reality. Even when we can't see it, even when it feels impossible, that goodness is there, guiding us towards a future where everything is made whole.
It's a radical idea, isn't it? To trust that even the things that seem chaotic and destructive are ultimately serving a higher purpose. But maybe, just maybe, embracing that trust is the key to finding peace, even in the midst of the storm.