The place of the pencil in sanctification
For a number of years, I have been brought back to James 4:13-17 multiple times in various circumstances. This is where James rebukes those who have made plans without apparent thought for the Lord's will in the matter. Perhaps I find myself in this and similar passages because I forget or because I don't consider the situation one needing prayer. Don't we all at one time or another think, It's not something to worry Him about? I should be able to deal with this myself? Etc?
The pastors in my fellowship group/Sunday school class (Gracelife, Grace Community Church of Sun Valley) have been preaching from the book of Proverbs recently. One message was on Proverbs 16:9: "The heart of a man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps."
This is why the title of this post is "the place of the pencil in sanctification." We can prayerfully plan--and doing so is mandated elsewhere in Proverbs--but it is also imperative that we realize the Lord determines the outcome of each plan, and not fight Him, but trust Him.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
For a number of years, I have been brought back to James 4:13-17 multiple times in various circumstances. This is where James rebukes those who have made plans without apparent thought for the Lord's will in the matter. Perhaps I find myself in this and similar passages because I forget or because I don't consider the situation one needing prayer. Don't we all at one time or another think, It's not something to worry Him about? I should be able to deal with this myself? Etc?
The pastors in my fellowship group/Sunday school class (Gracelife, Grace Community Church of Sun Valley) have been preaching from the book of Proverbs recently. One message was on Proverbs 16:9: "The heart of a man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps."
This is why the title of this post is "the place of the pencil in sanctification." We can prayerfully plan--and doing so is mandated elsewhere in Proverbs--but it is also imperative that we realize the Lord determines the outcome of each plan, and not fight Him, but trust Him.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
Labels: the place of the pencil in sanctification James 4:13-17 Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 3:5-6
posted by Ebeth | 2:31 PM
1 Comments:
That was a great sermon. Can't wait to listen again.
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