GPS: Rerouting (2 of 2)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, 

"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, 

plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11

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Since we have decided to follow Jesus and have our steps rerouted from our selfish GPS to have each moment guided by our God and Creator, everything is now going to be wonderful, right? Well, that is not the promise. As with any trip, our lives will be still be filled with ups and downs. 

Let's look at the words of the above passage a little closer in order to understand all of the promises that are included in what God has in store for each of us:

• There is a plan for our lives. God created each of us with unique interests and abilities. This creation also came with a plan. "I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. Rest assured, God knows the plan.
• The plan involves prospering. "...plans to prosper you..." God intends good for those who follow Him.
• The plan doesn't include harming me. "...and not to harm you." Will we have trouble? Yes. Will we be hurt at times? Yes. Can it even be agonizing? Yes. --Much like the agony Christ felt on the cross for our sins. The point is, while plans may include suffering, the plans end in growth.
• It is a plan that gives hope. "...Plans to give you a hope..." (Hebrews 10:23, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.")
• It gives a future. "...and a future." (John 14: 2, "My Father's house has many room; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?")

Jesus was allowed to see the plan for his own earthly life beforehand. Jesus lived knowing what was in the path ahead. Matthew 20:17-19 states, "Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, 'We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!"

One other important point about God's plan is that it is Global. God desires all of us to seek Him and surrender to Him. Let's connect with God and allow our lives to be rerouted and guided by our Creator.

Almighty God,  Thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ. I surrender my life to You, Lord. Guide my days and help me to seek to know You better each day of my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen.