The Illusion of Control
Life Lessons Learned There’s something deeply human about the desire to be in control. In Isaiah 44, the prophet pulls back the curtain on idolatry—not just in its ancient form but in its timeless spirit. His satire is biting yet revealing. The idol-maker takes a tree, cuts it down, uses part of it to cook his food, and with the remaining wood, carves a god. Then he bows to this lifeless block…















