Divine Appointments

Lately I’m just struck with the awesomeness of God, and His ultimate plan for my life. Just about the time I think I have it all figured out, know where I’m going and why, He shows up and changes my entire perspective. Suddenly I see where I’m standing as a divine appointment rather than just a curb outside of Wal-Mart. Have you ever had one of those moments when you realize that where you are is a part of some bigger picture that you’ve never seen before? Those moments seem to be happening all the time for me lately, and I am more and more aware that God is working His plan literally ALL the time. When I lay my head down at night to dream, He is already preparing the next day’s events. He is protecting me. He is providing for me. He is working on my behalf while I’m resting. What a relief to know that my life’s success does NOT depend solely on ME. It can be a little unnerving at times perhaps to feel that you are in complete control one moment only to blink your eyes and lose your grip, but that is when revelation is revealed. “You were never really in control in the first place, He was.”

In His word, He says, “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.” Jer 29:11 I’ve heard that verse so many times, and I was comforted to know that God had plans for my future, but when the future collides with the present and you realize you aren’t waiting around anymore for your life to get here, it’s a bit overwhelming. The “things” you were believing and hoping for five or ten years ago are happening now and the future has arrived. The funny thing is, it’s been months or even years, which seems like an eternity on the front end, but looking back it all seems to have just sort of happened. You find yourself asking questions like, “How did I get here?” It never happens the way I plan for it to, but it always turns out for my good. He always does it better than I could have.

So why do I fret so much about having a five year plan and a ten year plan, when my plans don’t really matter if I’m truly surrendering my life to the creator of the master plan?  I’m not saying that we shouldn’t have goals, but I think I too often make my plans and set my goals and ask God to bless them rather than asking Him what my plans or goals should be. I think when we do that, God usually only shows us bits and pieces, and we as humans just can’t stand not knowing it all. That’s what got us into trouble in the garden and that’s what keeps us in trouble today. If we could just rest and trust and obey, exercise our patience rather than our power, God’s five year plan might only actually take two years.

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