In what ways can we trust God's will in uncertain situations? Rooted in Ephesians 1:11 “In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will.” What does this tell us? • God has a deliberate plan (“predestined”). • He actively “works out everything,” not merely observing from a distance. • His counsel is perfect, so nothing slips through the cracks. Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence • Your life is not random. Even the twists and turns fit within His choreography. • The same God who arranged redemption (vv. 7–10) arranges the details of Tuesday afternoon. • Because His will is already at work, you can step forward without needing every answer in advance. Character of the One Who Plans • All–wise: Isaiah 46:10—“My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure.” • All–loving: Romans 8:32—If He gave His Son, He will not withhold what is truly good. • All–powerful: Psalm 135:6—“The LORD does whatever pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth.” Practical Responses in Daily Life 1. Trust more than you trace. – Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to “lean not on your own understanding.” 2. Pray your uncertainties back to Him. – Philippians 4:6–7: bring everything; receive peace. 3. Obey the light you already have. – James 1:22: be doers, not mere hearers, while waiting for the next step. 4. Remember past faithfulness. – 1 Samuel 7:12: “Ebenezer” stones keep present doubts in perspective. 5. Rest instead of rushing. – Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Encouraging Snapshots from Scripture • Joseph (Genesis 50:20): what others meant for evil, God meant for good. • Esther (Esther 4:14): God positioned her “for such a time as this.” • Paul (Acts 27): even in a shipwreck, the Lord’s purpose sailed on. Remembering the Big Picture Ephesians 1:11 anchors every uncertain hour to an unshakeable certainty: God’s counsel will stand. The unknown to us is never unknown to Him, and because He is both sovereign and good, we can move ahead with steady hearts, trusting that His will is already weaving today’s loose threads into tomorrow’s glory. |
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