When people say “God is in control,” it can sound like a comfort—but it often breeds passivity instead of faith. Ephesians 1:10 TPT shows us that God’s plan is still unfolding and that He invites us to partner with Him to bring His kingdom on earth.

A Ruler with a Divine Assignment Imagine this: a pagan king, unaware of the God of Israel, suddenly becomes Heaven’s chosen instrument for redemption and restoration. That’s exactly what happens in Isaiah 45. God calls Cyrus by name—decades before he is even born—and assigns him to rebuild Jerusalem and release God’s people. Though Cyrus doesn’t know the Lord, he is hand-picked to fulfill a divine purpose revealed through the prophet Isaiah. It’s profound when you think about