GOD'S GOOD PLANS

Jer. 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”  NLT

      This verse has often been used to encourage us as we live the life of faith.  Although the Lord was speaking specifically to the nation of Israel and encouraging them at a low point in their lives, we can be encouraged in our journey of faith as we meditate on this verse.

       The Lord knows the plans He has for us.  We don’t always know what the Lord has in store for us.  We wonder sometimes what the Lord is up to in our lives.  We long to see what He sees that lies ahead for us.  But, it is enough to know that the LORD knows.  Nothing that comes our way surprises Him.  We can take comfort in knowing that the Lord has plans for us.  We can rest and not be caught up in anxiety about the future because the Lord is already in our tomorrows and is leading us there.  There is nothing to fear or be concerned about because the Lord will not let us down, nor will He forsake us.  The Lord planning out our lives reassures us that we have purpose for living each step we take.

      The plans the Lord has for us are good and not disaster.  We may not always see the good, but in the scope of God’s plans, they are always good.  The Lord never plans anything but good for us.  He understands how all the details fit together for the honor of God.  We don’t get it most of the time, but knowing that indeed His plans are for the good should ease some of our concerns and let us rest in Him.

      The plans of God for us are to give us a future and hope.  No matter what we may be facing in life, we can face it with confidence and even boldness knowing that the future is bright because the Lord has it under control.  There is coming a day of rest for us.  Things will be better than what they are now.  When we persevere we win.  Victory is ours in Christ Jesus.  If we don’t see it here on earth, we WILL see it in heaven where all traces of life’s difficulties will be erased forever and ever. 

       The Lord has plans for you that are good.  Your future is bright if you don’t cave in.  Trust the Lord who has all things under His control and you will be blessed.