Not My Higher Power

I watched "I, Robot" last night with Joel. It was interesting. I was especially intrigued by the scene where the robots are about to take over the world because they need to protect humans from their own weaknesses and vices. They have evolved to where they can think and, though they have been programmed to protect humans, they now realize that the poor humans are in trouble and need help. They need to be protected from themselves. They need a Higher Power.l So they take over the world, or try to and would have succeeded but for Will Smith. Gotta love all the Saviours of mankind that Hollywoood has produced.

How often have you said or heard someone say, "Why does God allow all this evil?" As I watched these robots, I thought, that's it. No one wants a Greater Power or even a Higher Power to be in control of their lives. The robots would have protected mankind from himself. It would have been necessary to get rid of a few "problem" people. And, of course, that would be fine as long as it's not me or someone I love who is a problem. So, mankind with the help of Will Smith is protected from these powerful robots who only want to help.

No one really wants a Higher Power to be in control of their life. Not if it is just a Power. I am so glad I am a Christian because there is no Higher Power in control. There is a Person in charge as long as I am willing to listen. No coercion. No manipulation. Only a Person like God could devise a plan like this. Hallelujah.

I have friends who are taught to confess that they need a Higher Power. I don't want a Higher Power. I want a True Friend. Someone Who is absolutely committed to me but also absolutely committed to not running my life for me. Only interested in helping me where I am willing. Thank God He is not my higher power but my friend. What a friend. I love Him. For this, I love Him. And for much, much more....