For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Jer 29:11 (NLT)
Most of us are familiar with the verse. We like this verse. It is a great promise and is very comforting. There is just one problem. We really need to remember context is everything. God speaks to the Jewish people through Jeremiah while they are in captivity. They have been deported to Babylon. They are reaping the consequences of many years of rebellion and not turning back to the Lord.
The point is that God is telling them. Right now you are upset, hurting and troubled but its OK because I have a plan that is good. This things that seems horrible to you now, and it is, is not what I have for you always. I am reminded that in order for us to get to the mountaintop we will eventually have to go through a valley.
Remember that it may seem bad now but God has plans for you that are full of hope and a wonderful future. It won't always be what we want and it certainly will not be easy. But God knows what is best and He will give that to you because He is a great and loving God!
Jer 29:11 (NLT)
Most of us are familiar with the verse. We like this verse. It is a great promise and is very comforting. There is just one problem. We really need to remember context is everything. God speaks to the Jewish people through Jeremiah while they are in captivity. They have been deported to Babylon. They are reaping the consequences of many years of rebellion and not turning back to the Lord.
The point is that God is telling them. Right now you are upset, hurting and troubled but its OK because I have a plan that is good. This things that seems horrible to you now, and it is, is not what I have for you always. I am reminded that in order for us to get to the mountaintop we will eventually have to go through a valley.
Remember that it may seem bad now but God has plans for you that are full of hope and a wonderful future. It won't always be what we want and it certainly will not be easy. But God knows what is best and He will give that to you because He is a great and loving God!
