On Track

From my SM

You can make many plans, but the LORD'S purpose will prevail.
-Proverbs 19:21 NLT

People tend to like what they can plan, maneuver, and control--hence the popularity of PDA's, reservations, and retirement packages. This proverb can be viewed as GOD pulling the rug out from under us. We can plan as much into the future as we would like, but nonetheless, GOD is going to have HIS own way. All our planning seems to be pointless.

It takes the right attitude to understand that the verse is consoling, not annoying. To be annoyed at GOD's ultimate authority over the future is to assume that he is not looking out for our best interest. Rather, GOD hopes to bless HIS people to a higher measure than we can imagine. A better attitude regarding Proverbs 19:21 is one of relief, that no matter how we chart our own courses, GOD is poised to keep us on the right track. If as Christians we are sincere in our desire to see GOD glorified, then we will not argue when GOD's purpose overrules our own. Today's thought: Don't plan to leave GOD out.