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Date: 13 April 2010 09:06:37
Often when life is tough, as Christians we are reminded of the verse "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." We are encouraged to see that God knows what is happening and what we need. We apply to very specific situations, to make us as individuals feel better. Yet if we look at the whole passage we see that it is not written to an individual but to a whole nation. We also see that it is a long term promise, it is not about it all being alright now, it is written to those in a difficult situation, telling them how to get on with life now, and also looking to the future. Many of those hearing the message wouldn't have been around to see the fullfilment.
Often as Christians we are so busy thinking about ourselfs as individuals we forget that God's plans are the best not just for us but for others, and see the big picture. We are so busy wanting it to be right for us now that we don't see the big picture.