August 21, 2024 – The Master Planner

The Master Planner
August 21, 2024

 

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 20:23-26
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

 

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Some individuals believe they have their entire lives meticulously planned out. They’ve determined which courses to take in school to secure a particular career, and they’ve mapped out the steps to climb the ladder of success. Planning is not inherently wrong; in fact, it’s essential. Without proper planning, financial emergencies or unforeseen events like storms or illness could wreak havoc on our lives and those we leave behind.

      However, we must always remember that only God truly knows what the future holds. In His infinite wisdom, He comprehends the outcomes of our lives and those around us. Despite His knowledge, He grants us the freedom to make choices that will impact those outcomes. How does He manage this? Well, if I could provide a complete answer, I’d essentially be explaining God, which isn’t possible. God wouldn’t be much of a God if you or I could fully comprehend Him, would He?

      An old writer expressed it in a quaint way: “They who insist on carving their own path may end up cutting their fingers.” Life is a delicate dance of choices, and occasionally, we make mistakes.

     One choice that should be relatively easy to make is this: If God is the only one who truly comprehends the entirety of my life, why not entrust it to Him? He can undoubtedly use it far better than I ever could.     

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

     If you love something, you take care of it. If it’s a pet, you do your best to feed it, love it, and keep it clean. However, you also must allow it to run and play to stay healthy. God loves you. He provides for you, loves you, and washes away your sins. Nonetheless, He also allows you to run and play. The next time you’re out enjoying your freedom, take a moment to run back to Him and express your gratitude for His love and provision.

 

Have you expressed your love to God for the freedoms He allows?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: August 21, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Jeremiah 45 – Jeremiah 49
  Proverbs 20:23 – 26

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Psa. 86-89
  Rom. 14