Thursday... But do we really know what is going to happen?

Thursday... Do we really know what is going to happen? I mean, did we really know what was going to happen to us when we were facing 2020 a year ago on December 31? Not in any way did we see what was going to happen to us. God was the only one who knew.

Look at this. James 4:13-17 (MSG) says, "And now I have a word for you who brashly announce, 'Today-at the latest tomorrow-we're off to such and such a city for the year. We're going to start a business and make a lot of money.' You don't know the first thing about tomorrow. You're nothing but a wisp of fog, catching a brief bit of sun before disappearing. Instead, make it a habit to say, 'If the Master wills it and we're still alive, we'll do this or that.' As it is, you are full of your grandiose selves. All such vaunting self-importance is evil. In fact , if you know the right thing to do and don't do it, that, for you is evil"

Pretty strong but so true. Now it is important to plan with God in mind. He really does know what is ahead, what is going to happen and He has a plan and we must seek His will.

James 4:10 (AMP) says, "Humble yourselves [with an attitude of repentance and insignificance] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up, He will give you purpose].

If anything this year should have taught us that it is not important what we know, though that is important but Who we know and Who we follow.

As Proverbs 3:5-7 (AMP), "And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [remove obstacles that block your way]. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away for evil."

And after the year that we have gone through, why would we do anything else? And that is a great question, isn't it? Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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