Many may wonder, what is this plan people of God are speaking of and, how does it work, and who does it work for. Some may say that its all the riches in the world, others may say its only for a certain culture or religion group. The Bible says its for all who acknowledges that Jesus Christ has came in flesh is from God. (1Jon 4:2) Plan in the dictionary explains it as meaning (organize, conceive, prepare, etc.) Well lets see what the Bible says about Gods plan. Look at Isaiah 45:21 it says Declare what is to be, present itlet them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago, who declared it from the distant past? Was it not I, the Lord? And there is no God apart from me, there is none but me. Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked. Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear. They will say of me, In the Lord alone are righteousness and strength. All who have rage against him will come to him and be put to shame. But in the Lord all the descendants of Israel will be found righteous and will exult. Now look at Isaiah 46:8 it says Remember this, fix it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels (turn away from, be unwilling, avoid, etc.)Remember the former things, those of long ago, I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. Look at Proverbs 19:20 it says Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a mans heart, but it is the Lords purpose that prevails. What a man desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. The fear of the Lord leads to life; Then one rests content, untouched by trouble. Now look at Acts 5:38 it says Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God. Look at Acts 7:51 it says You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit! Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered himyou who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed it. Now look at Acts 11: 17 it says So if God gave them the same gift as he gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could oppose God? When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life. Look at Isaiah 8:10 it says Devise your strategy, but it will now stand, for God is with us. Now look at Jeremiah 9:23 is says This what the Lord says: Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight, declares the Lord. Look at Romans 1:18 it says The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world Gods invisible qualitieshe eternal power and divine naturehave been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. Now look at Ephesians 1:11 it says In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are Gods possessionto the praise of his glory. In closing look at Proverbs 21:30 it says There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rest with the Lord. |
