I am a pretty systematic and organized guy. Therefore, I make plans for my day, week, year, and beyond. I think that my plans are pretty good. But as time goes by, many, if not most of my plans don’t come to fruition. Does that mean that my plans were bad? No matter how good my plans may be I do not control the circumstances that can impact my plans. Sickness, weather, economic upheavals, family concerns, and many other things that I couldn’t predict nor control affect the execution of my plans.
God is not limited in the same way as I am. First, He has all knowledge including the knowledge of future events. Nothing can be an unforseen obstacle for Him. Secondly, He has all power. That means He has the power to make sure His plans succeed. And thirdly, He has all authority. Nothing can supercede His plans.
Therefore, His children can count on God’s promises. They are sure in the power of God’s name. For instance, we have this promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” So we can trust that God’s plans for us are to give us hope and a future. He promised and He will do it.
If you are not yet one of God’s children, I am sorry but this promise is not for you. It can be though. You can become a child of God by trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation and redemption. Ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior and this promise, as well as many others, will be yours.
Reluctant Retiree 