Stick to the plan! - NCCG.ORG Ning Network Archive 2008-10

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

We often develop strategies, game-plans, life-plans – and then, at some obstacle or critical point, we say – "Just stick to the plan!" It's usually good advice.

Life is always sending unexpected surprises, but praise Yahweh, nothing takes Him by surprise. He's the master planner. Our family might turn against us, our friends let us down, illness, afflictions, problems and "situations" on every side...Yahweh still has a plan, for you, and for me.

Joseph is a prime example of life's surprises. It took 13 years of endurance and character-building for him to fulfill this part of Yahweh's plan. Sold as a slave into Egypt by his own brothers, betrayed and imprisoned, he must have wondered a lot where Yahweh was and what He was doing. But finally, as a prepared vessel, Joseph was placed in the highest position in the land, second only to Pharaoh, and commissioned to execute Yahweh's plan for saving the world from famine. So Yahweh had surprises of His own. Revealing himself to his brothers, Joseph summed it up beautifully: "You intended to harm me, but Yahweh intended it for good, in order to bring it about as [it is] this day, to save many people alive. ." (Genesis 50:20)

When our situations are difficult to handle and downright impossible to explain, we need to remind ourselves that Yahweh said, “I know the plans I have for you.” Through these situations we discover how faithful and sovereign He truly is. He knows what we can handle and He will never give us more. When the test is completed, we come out with character, stronger in faith, more in love, more useful to Him, and ready........... for our next test. :)

The fact that we have problems is a sign that we also have a promise. It’s only a matter of time before Yahweh reveals His good intentions – so until then, let’s stick to the plan! His !!!

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