THE PLAN

You know the current concept as well as I do. If we are to succeed we must plan and plan. Then work the plan. Strive to effect the plan. Force the plan if necessary.

But you have noticed some problems involved. Like life. It gets in the way.

And a Christian recognizes some other thorns in the rose bush.

"In his heart a man plans his course,

but the Lord determines his steps."

Proverbs 15:28 (NIV)

"I know, O Lord,

that a man's life is not his own;

it is not for man to direct his steps."

Jeremiah 10:23 (NIV)

"There is a way that seems right to a man,

but in the end it leads to death."

Proverbs 14:12 (NIV)

I have just finished reading a very inspiring book. It happens to cover the life or work of seven different individuals. Each one was use of God in a mighty or miraculous way. Each of us would have been happy to accomplish what they did.

After finishing the book, something stood out to me. There did not seem to be one who had a plan for life or accomplishment. Yet they "did it."

What was obvious was,

l. Yes. Each one had a desire, dream, hope, longing, ambition, purpose they wanted to accomplish or do for God. And it would appear that God put that desire in their heart.

2. Their course of action was to pray about it and wait on God. Some times the waits were long and the prayer was much.

3. As God opened - or closed - doors, they went through in faith.

4. Would you believe it. The mission was accomplished. The goal was met. And God was the one who got the glory.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make your paths straight."

Proverbs 3:5,6 (NIV)