What Is God Doing?
“I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass;
I have purposed it, I will also do it.” – Isaiah 46:11
Life
is full of tough questions.
Out
of them all, we probably tend to ask this question the most, “What is God doing?”
I
love to study the character of God.
I
agree with most of you reading this post that God’s ways are beyond ours, and it’s
the better part of wisdom to simply trust Him.
But
over and over again, I find myself asking the question "What is God doing?" and wanting an answer
in writing.
Recently,
I found my answer – an answer that fits any and every situation.
Paul
David Tripp in his book, Instruments in
the Redeemer’s Hands, writes:
“At any moment in time, the
right answer to the question,
‘What is God doing?’ is “Accomplishing His plan.’”
(p.29)
Next
time you’re baffled by His ways . . .
Next
time life doesn’t make sense . . .
Next
time you ask the question “What is God doing?”. . .
Rest
assured that He is right on schedule; He is at work; He is accomplishing His
plan.
He has purposed His plan for you and for me.
And He is bringing it to pass. (Isaiah 46:11)
There is so much freedom when I realize (and I need constant reminders of this!) that He is in the business of accomplishing His plan, which is to conform me to the image of His Son. He receives all the glory and I receive all the benefit.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true, Violet. Thank you for this reminder!
DeleteBethany,
ReplyDeleteYour last line made me stop and go "Hmm" in delight, because you're right. "Accomplishing his plan" Beautiful.
Jennifer Dougan
www.jenniferdougan.com
Hi, Jennifer! Yes, in the midst of our own confusion, it's easy to forget that God isn't confused. He knows exactly what He's doing. If we understood things as He does, I think we'd choose the same thing He chooses for us.
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