Abram was in a trance when God confirmed his covenant with him. Saul was in the same deep sleep when David took his spear and water jug. Though it was not the same kind of deep trance, Peter, James and John were in some level of a trance when they witnessed Jesus transfigured. But a times when their cooperation with God was really needed, they were either in a deep sleep or confused. God was in control, and we proclaim that he still is.
Control is a huge issue for most human beings.
We like being in control of our lives. The Church gives us the season of Lent to take us out of our usual daily routine so that we can look at our lives in a little more objective fashion. Especially during this season we should be encouraged to examine the level of control that we try to maintain in our lives. It takes more of an effort than just putting the statement on a T-shirt and wearing it. As preachers we are challenged to sit with the Word and let it inform our preaching.