God’s In Charge!
"The preparations of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord."
Proverbs 16: 1
Every parent goes through the process of establishing with their
toddlers lovingly, reasonably, but firmly who’s in charge. It’s built
into human nature to recognize authority: There can only be one
chef in the kitchen, one driver in the car, and one chairperson of
the board.
Most likely, the recognition of authority comes from
the fact that we were created in the image of God
who is, without question, in charge.
God made that clear early on: “I am the Lord your God, who brought
you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall
have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:2-3). Practical implications
of God’s authority mean that His will and desires are more important
than ours.
Think of the innumerable plans and preparations we make in a
day, not to mention a lifetime. Whether we consciously submit
those plans to God or not, He weighs in. And the end result of
our plans come from Him.
If you are making plans today, submit them to
God. If God’s answer is different from your plans,
be ready to embrace the changes He makes.
"God has no problems,
only plans."
Corrie ten Boom
