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Planning

Thursday’s Word Devotional – 25 Jan 24

*Planning*

Is it wise to plan ahead? Absolutely… after all, ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’, as Churchill said.

Luke 14 tells of the parable of building a house and even though it speaks of the cost of discipleship it is a stark reminder to the fact that planning ahead is important:

28-30“Is there anyone here who, planning to build a new house, doesn’t first sit down and figure the cost so you’ll know if you can complete it? If you only get the foundation laid and then run out of money, you’re going to look pretty foolish. Everyone passing by will poke fun at you: ‘He started something he couldn’t finish.’ (Luke 14:28-30 MSG)

God expects us to use our brains and make plans, but He also expects us to submit those plans to Him and let Him make the final decision.
“To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the reply of the tongue” (Prov 16:1 NIV).
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed” (Prov 16:3).

John Maxwell noted: “Failed plans should not be interpreted as a failed vision. Visions don’t change, they are only refined. Plans rarely stay the same, and are scrapped or adjusted as needed. Be stubborn about the vision, but flexible with your plan.”

If we’re yielded to the Lord and our plans are not His plans, He will show us what’s right and steer us away from what’s wrong.

“And if on some point you think differently, that, too, God will make clear to you” (Phil. 3:15 NIV).
“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps” (Prov. 16:9 NIV).

It is when we rebel against the Lord and want to go our own way that we get into trouble.

“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord” (Prov 21:30).

That’s why we must begin our search for God’s will by reading His Word and obeying it.
Joseph, by divine leading from God, prepared in the seven good years of harvest for the seven years of drought that would follow and so saved everyone from hunger.

So, when we have a decision to make, we gather all the facts and seek wise counsel, we make our plans, we commit ourselves and our plans to the Lord, we listen to His Word, and we wait before Him for His leading.

Sometimes God leads us through a Bible promise or warning; sometimes while we’re at worship with God’s people, He speaks through a song or Scripture reading; or He may direct us through providential circumstances.

Bob & Debby Gass reminds us: “Place your life in God’s hands, but stay at the ready. You must do all you can to prepare yourself, understanding that the favour you need comes from the Lord. To walk by faith does not mean you stop thinking, planning, taking advice and self-correcting.”

My prayer for you, today: Heavenly Father, I pray for, the person reading or listening to this today: Lord, please help them to seek Your will for their lives and the plans they make for their future. Please guide them Holy Spirit, to make wise and godly decisions and plans, that will bring glory and honor to the Father, in Jesus Name. Amen

Stay blessed and trust God with your dreams and plans! He does have your best interests at heart…

Pr Paddick van Zyl
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