Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Enthusiasm”
Our Bible verse for today: “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.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Our thought for today: “God has great plans for you.”
Why should Christians be positive, enthusiastic, and hopeful? Because God has a purpose and a good plan for you, that’s why. Jeremiah 29:11 is one of my personal life verses. It helps me to remember that God has a plan and a purpose for my life and that the Holy Spirit is always at work guiding and directing me to fulfill the purposes of God.
Granted, I have to cooperate with Him. I have to be sensitive and obedient to His guiding and directing but when I am, it will be the plans and purposes of God which unfold in my life. That’s something to be excited about it. It’s a cause for hope and eager expectation. It’s the primary reason we should approach life with enthusiasm. God’s plan is always best. It might not always be easy, but it is best. The safest place for any of us to ever be is right in the middle of God’s will. That will always lead us to the best life it is possible for us to have.
I’m in full agreement with the great singer and actress Ethel Waters who once said, “Honey, God don’t sponsor no flops!” In other words, if you are faithfully living the life God has chosen for you then you are a raging success story. That being the case, you can approach everyday enthusiastically, knowing that you will be walking the path God has chosen for you.
Do your best to prayerfully seek the will of God for your life. Then enthusiastically and faithfully walk it out everyday. You might not have full understanding and a crystal clear path forward. Just do your best and trust Him to guide you. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and He will make your paths straight.” (NIV)
God has a great plan for you, and you should be excited about it!
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 