Isaiah 25:1 “O Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For You have worked wonders, Plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.”

 

There is nothing more frustrating than interrupted plans. We have all experienced it. You spend hours organizing an event only to have it fall through for one reason or another. As Robert Burns, the Scottish poet, wrote, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”

This plight may be true for mice and men, but there is One for Whom all His plans are accomplished. Long ago our God formed the universe. In His perfect wisdom and faithfulness He set Creation in motion. But even before He laid the foundations of the earth, He developed a plan whereby people could become his sons and daughters through the work of Jesus. In perfect faithfulness and power He has and will accomplish everything He set out to do.

Through the years Satan has tried to thwart God’s plan. Using every means possible the world’s enemy has sought to overrule God’s promises.

He tempted Eve, influencing her and Adam to disobey the Creator’s commands. He introduced other false gods. He blinded the eyes and closed the ears of God’s nation, Israel, so they wouldn’t listen to the prophets.

When Jesus was born he stirred up anger in Herod who tried to murder Him. He tempted the Savior in the desert hoping he would bow down before him. He did everything he could to stop the Son of God from going to the cross and paying for the sin of mankind.

Today this adversary still stalks around seeking whom he can devour. Until the day when the Lord comes back he will seek to disrupt God’s eternal plan, but it will be to no avail. Our God works in mysterious ways. He uses difficulties that Satan means for evil to bring good to our lives.

Through adversity He turns hearts back to Himself. He is a defense for the helpless and needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, and a shade from the heat. Therefore we do not need to fear.

“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”

This adage does not hold true for the all-powerful Lord of heaven and earth. Nothing and no one can ever thwart what He has decided. So exalt and give thanks in His name.

For His excellent plans formed long ago will surely be fulfilled in perfect faithfulness. You can count on it. Sandra Sheridan is a Midwest wife and mother of five. She shares her messages to her children with Farm World. Visit her at www.VersesFromMama.com