Ezekiel 38-39, James 4, Proverbs 17:15-24
James 4:13-15 (ESV)
“Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into
such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”—yet
you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist
that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If
the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.””
In James 4:13–15, James addresses believers who make plans
without considering the will of God the Father. He tells them that life is
unpredictable and often short—like a mist. James reminds believers that the
Lord is in control of every aspect of life, and therefore they need to seek His
will in all their decisions.
These verses stood out to me this morning. For many years, I
made plans for my life without consulting Father-God. Then something would
happen, and my plans would fall apart. My life felt so unpredictable that I
eventually stopped making New Year’s resolutions and long-term plans. However,
when I began seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit to discern whether the big
plans for my life aligned with the Lord’s will, everything felt smoother. When
I trust in Father-God’s plans, it doesn’t feel like I’m fighting an uphill
battle. When I submit to the Lord’s direction, it feels like I’m finally taking
the path of least resistance. Things just seem to work out—and often better
than I imagined or planned. My life becomes blessed and filled with miracles.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel prompted to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, who gives a life full of blessings and
miracles—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him
through the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire
to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and
ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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