As I reflect on the events of the past few days, I find myself contemplating God’s thoughts toward humanity. His Word reminds us, "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9). It is humbling to consider that God's plans for us exceed anything we could ever imagine.
Just last week, I meticulously planned my schedule, leaving no room for extracurricular. However, when I arrived at work, I was unexpectedly informed that I would be attending a forum. Initially caught off guard, I went ahead and participated, trusting that there was a purpose behind this sudden change of plans.
This experience made me reflect on how often we, as individuals, feel disappointed when life doesn’t go according to our plans. Many times, we rely on our education, organization, and careful planning, believing that these factors should ensure everything unfolds exactly as we expect. However, what we often fail to realize is that when the Lord begins to work in our hearts, He often moves beyond our routines and expectations to fulfill His divine agenda.
There's a saying that "the Lord works in mysterious ways." But what this really means is that God works in ways we do not anticipate. His timing is not our timing, and His methods are not our methods.
God doesn’t operate according to the schedules and plans we set for ourselves. Instead, He calls us to a place of total surrender, where we trust the process, follow His guidance, and rest assured that He will not lead us astray.
As Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV) tells us:
"But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
When we trust in the Lord, we are anchored—like that tree by the water. Even in uncertain times, we can remain confident that He will sustain us.
As we strive to keep our focus on the Lord, let us learn to trust Him in the journey called life. Believe that when we follow His direction, He will take us exactly where we need to be—into the fullness of the plans He has prepared for us.
Stay revived!
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