Our Scripture for today is Proverbs 16: verse 1.
“The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.”
Our text for today doesn’t tell us not to make plans, but it does remind us that whatever our plan, it is God who has the final say.
Sometimes our plans sound so wonderful that we think that surely God will help us with them. Do you remember the time when King David decided that he was going to build a temple for God? Even the prophet thought this sounded good. God said, “No. I have that planned for your son to do.”
David did a lot of great things, but I think his response to God’s answer to his plan is my favorite activity of David. David virtually said “okay.” and then decided that if God would not let him build it, then he would gather the building materials for the next king to build.
He is famous for killing the giant, but his response to his plans being rejected is even more amazing.
I too have plans. As I get older, I think more about that bucket list and all I have yet to do. However, like you, I need to remind myself that I can make plans, but God has the final say.
That is good with me, because God knows what is best, so I should trust Him.
So should we all.
I’m Lonnie Davis
And these are thoughts worth thinking.