EPHESIANS 1:11
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
TO PONDER
On Tuesday, in my reflection on the Bible verse for the day from Matthew (chapter 6, verse 10), I outlined the struggles my wife and I had having a family, and in the end, we truly left it to God's will.
God has a purpose (plan) for every one of us. God indeed knew the plans he had for my wife and I. In fact, God knew the plans he had (and still has) for you and me well and truly before our conception in our mother's womb. It is beyond my human comprehension and I wrestle with the thought that God knew the plans He had for our daughter, (those already lived out during her 17 years so far) and knows all that is still to come for her. This is truly a testament to what an awesome God we have.
How can we be sure of this? “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3: 16).
That is, God's plan to send His son to earth through a virgin named Mary, to save all believers is evidence that God knew His plans for Mary and His son Jesus well in advance. And just like God’s love for Jesus and Mary, we know God loves us equally and hence we can take real assurance that God knew of His plans for you and me even before we were conceived. How mind boggling yet comforting for us when we reflect on this. What wonderful assurance this gives us to confidently walk forward with Christ.
Why do you worry about God's plans for you and why are you unable to submit yourself fully to God and let His will be done in your life?
PRAYER: God of Wisdom and awe, I am sorry when I struggle to submit my life to you fully so Your will can be done and Your Plans for me lived out. Continue to walk by my side and provide me daily with the assurance that You know exactly what is to come and that this is Your will for me. Amen
Today's devotion written by Shane Burdack, LifeWay Epping