For Christians—this is one of those head-scratching times when it comes to knowing God’s plan.
Most, if not all of us, have endured hard times before. Growing up in South Florida, I weathered [sorry, pun intended] hurricanes. A big difference with hurricanes is that after they were over there would be no electricity, water or gas. Endurance, perseverance, and wisdom were all needed to navigate the times.
Some have gone through medical issues or family crises or financial difficulties. As Christians, we know we don’t go through these things in a vacuum. God has plans for us although we may not see it at the time.
Most Christians can quote Romans 8:28, knowing that God DOES work things out for good.
Years ago, when I was doing a funeral for a couple who had lost a baby, I really pondered Romans 8:28. What was the ‘good’ to be shared at that time? I added an addendum to the verse that I hold onto to this day. This is what it is:
“We know that God causes all things to work together for good…{seen either in time or eternity}.”
I have done too many funerals involving babies and teens and people who died suddenly. For each one, the question remains: ‘what good will come from this?’ At the time—I have no answer but this: ‘I don’t know but I know the One Who does.’
It almost sounds like a cliché but as a young adult said to me years ago: The reason why it is said so much and sounds true is because it IS TRUE.”
I say honestly: “I don’t know what God’s plans are NOW but I will hold on to Him as the One Who does.”
I take comfort in the fact that I am not alone in trusting the Lord when I don’t know what will happen.
In 1 Samuel 22—David is running for his life from King Saul.
David’s family has left their home to come to him at the cave of Adullam.
Knowing he can’t adequately run with them he goes to the King of Moab and in 1 Samuel 22:3 he says:
“Would you let my father and mother come and stay with you until I learn what God will do for me?”
Think about it: David has already been anointed king by Samuel.
He knows that God will put him on the throne at some point.
He just doesn’t know the details yet so—‘until he learns’ he entrusts his parents to this king.
Just a side note that David’s great grandmother was a Moabite.
Going through a puzzling time of her own—God provided for her THEN to help David NOW.
{You can find the lineage in Ruth 1:4 and 4:18f}.
God has a plan for right now—do you believe it?
Rather than be anxious—approach each day with the excitement of what God will do for us this day.