[The Glory Unveiled]
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. ( Proverbs 19:21 NIV )
The purposes of God sustain the plans of man. Unless the purpose of God has a share in the plans of men, their plans will fail. It is the purpose of God that prevails in every situation. Because the purpose of God sits at the center of all human affairs, we cannot sideline it to have our way. Having plans is good, but having plans does not automatically mean they will be realized. It takes more than just having plans to see the manifestation of one’s desires. Beyond our plans, we need the purpose of God to approve them. This does not nullify the need for making plans. In fact, we should have many plans. However, in making those plans, we must ensure that the purpose of God remains at the center. The purpose of God for anything is the reason for its need and existence. Therefore, nothing can or should survive outside its purpose. As we make many plans, we must strive to discover God’s purpose for them or how they can advance His purposes. Like a sponsor, God invests in things—specifically, plans that advance His purposes. With this understanding, we can discern which of our plans will succeed and which will not simply by checking whether they align with kingdom advancement. In the end, God desires that His will be done on earth through our plans and activities. So, let God’s kingdom come.
Prayer_Bead: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for the plans I have and for allowing your purposes to be established through them.
Wisdom_Quote: Purpose directs plans and establishes desires.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.