Each According to His Ability (Part 2)

God knows us intimately, so much so that the Bible says that the hairs on our head are numbered (Matthew 10:30).

So, when God gives "each according to [our] ability," why is it that we complain it's not enough?

Jeremiah 29:11 says that God "knows the plans [He] has for [us], plans to prosper [us] and not to harm [us], plans to give [us] a hope and a future." Yet somehow we don't trust Him.

Our lack of trust in God makes no sense. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says that God won't tempt you more than you can bear. So maybe God gives according to what He knows we can bear at the moment. We're asking for more, but God knows what we can handle.

So, be careful what you ask for. God knows what He's doing. He won't give us more than we can handle. He gives to us based on our ability.

God bless,
J.W.

Trials and Tribulations

"'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

It may not seem like it at times, but God has great things in store for us. Our trials and tribulations are simply there to teach us how to appreciate the blessings. If we got everything we wanted when we wanted it without any hard work or sacrifice, we would simply take everything for granted and not share His goodness with other people.

So appreciate your trials today. They are engine that powers your progress.

God bless,
J.W.

God's Plans

"'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

God knows the plans He has for you.

But do you?

When we make our own plans and walk in a direction contrary to that which God has designed specifically for us, we are only headed for frustration and failure.

God will reveal His plans to you. But you must seek them.

God bless,
J.W.