God Has Plans For You
Whether you believe it or not, He does. He has even told us in the Bible that
His plans will work out for our good.
Many times, we find ourselves in situations that we may not be comfortable with,
but it is necessary we be there. Esther was a beautiful queen of Persia, and
had learned of a plot to kill her kindred. Her cousin Mordecai told her she
needed to approach the King, which could bring a death sentence to her. Mordecai
told her "And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such
a time as this?" (Esther 4:14).
We might consider ourselves as of little worth to this world, but who knows
if we were not put here to influence others towards serving God?
John 4:21 tells us that there are people seeking God all the time. It may not
appear like it in our day and age, but with all the evil happening, people are
starting to look for a different pathway. A pathway that will lead them to God
and righteousness. Some of these people are praying to God for some guidance
and understanding. That is where God uses us to interact with this person. We
are supposed to be a shining light for others to follow (Matthew 5:16). We are
to influence people for good and not evil which is so common these days.
We do not understand the providence of God, but there is evidence that God does
use people or events to show the way for those who are seeking Him. God uses
us to be that guiding light sometimes. So when we are assisting others in trying
to find salvation and God, realize that maybe God put you where you are for
a reason. Now, whether we attribute this to God's providence, or just fate,
the truth of the matter is that we are here for a reason. And the sooner we
figure out what that reason is, we can get busy working for the Master.
It should not be hard to figure out that the work we are to do for God is the
work that will lead others to Him in obedience. So the sooner we share God with
others, and share His word with others, the sooner God can use us to assist
others seeking the Lord.
One of the results of getting others on the right path towards heaven, is that
God can be glorified. The scriptures put a lot of emphasis upon this concept
of giving glory to God. And as Matthew 5:16 reads, people should see our good
works, and glorify God in heaven. In fact, there are many passages of scripture
that speak of giving God the glory and praise, and we do it with our lips, actions,
words, and even our thoughts.
Just think of many of our number who are here because someone else helped them
find the truth of God's word. How some would never have darkened the door of
the church building if someone had not invited them, and shown an interest in
their soul.
So what others have done for you and me, we need to do for them. Who knows if
God has put us here in this place and time to help a soul find its way to eternal
glory. Let us all behave as if we believe that God is using us, and let us work
harder for Him.
By Carey Scott
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