GOD'S PREVAILING PURPOSE

 

GOD’S PREVAILING PURPOSE

Prov. 19:21 You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail. NLT

We must understand and accept this wonderful truth. The Lord is on the throne of heaven and His purpose will prevail. We like to be in control of our own destiny. We like to have a say in how things are going to work out for us in life. We like to determine our own paths. We work hard to make our lives become what we want them to be.

However, our plans may not be in line with God’s purposes. In fact, His purpose for life may be drastically different than our plans. We can prevent His purpose from becoming a reality in us by our stubborn refusal to let Him have His way with us. But when that happens, His greater plan of judgment will prevail. We can either live the life He plans for us or we can become victims of our plans. It’s a choice we all make in life.

The Lord’s purpose for life is redemption. It is why we exist and why He came. He will save all those who come to Him. He will redeem and purify His people and make them fit for His eternal kingdom. He will give them hope, peace, joy and a reason to live. He will forgive all those who come to Him. He will instill in the heart a desire for Him and a willingness to live for Him.

Let this marvelous truth encourage you today. The Lord’s purpose for your life will prevail if you walk humbly before Him. He will make you into the person He created you to be. He will use you in ways you can’t even begin to imagine now. All the forces of hell can’t thwart the plans God has for you.

Go ahead and make as many plans for your future as you want, but always remember this wonderful truth, “The Lord’s purpose will prevail.” Man cannot prevent the Lord from accomplishing His will to redeem as many as will let Him and usher them home to heaven. Righteousness will prevail; all sin will be judged and cast into the lake of fire reserved for those who reject the Lord. Align yourself up with God’s purposes and all will be well with your soul, both today and throughout all of eternity.