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GOD-TRACKING IS NEVER LETTING GO OF GOD'S PLANS, EVEN THROUGH YOUR BABYLON EXPERIENCES
by Dudley Anderson trACker 568 The e-Devotional helping to keep you on-track Published through www.godtracker.co.uk 22 January 2016 Dear God-tracker GOD-TRACKING IS NEVER LETTING GO OF GOD'S PLANS, EVEN THROUGH YOUR BABYLON EXPERIENCES Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." This e-mail devotional is based on the fact that God has plans for each of us. The Bible tells us that God knows the plans he has for us, plans for a prosperous and hopeful future. I have personally discovered this fact to be true in my life. Sometimes, however, God's plans seem to be far away and other times they seem obscured by our disobedience. Yet, God's plans are always for our good; his Word tells us that all things work out for the good of those who are called according to his purposes. The point to remember is, it is God who knows the plans he has for us; we don't, not until he reveals them to us, that is. Therefore, we need to seek and track God's plans by acknowledging him in all our ways. Hence, the phrase, God-tracking! Within the historical context of the scripture which tells us God knows the plans he has for us, the Holy Spirit is talking to the people of Israel through Jeremiah. Because of their rebellion, God sent the Israelites into exile to Babylon. He mentions that they will be in Babylonian captivity for 70 years, after which the Lord would restore his people once again. Even though he intended to discipline them through this experience, God says, "For I know the plans I have for you. When you seek me with all your heart I will be found by you and I will restore your fortunes." You see, God's plan was for his people to be tried and tested under the Babylonians to bring their hearts back to him. Through it all, the Lord never abandoned the Israelites. He was always with them, even raising up great leaders like Daniel to bring his word to them during their dark trials. All through their hardship they were never alone. God still had great plans for Israel and he maintained a remnant among them who would ultimately fulfill his plans. Dear God-tracker, the Lord has great plans for your life, too. You may find yourself facing a Babylonian experience today, but he has not abandoned you. If you are guilty of disobedience in any way (as the Israelites were) then be very quick to repent before your God. God always looks at the heart make sure your heart is right before him, today. Then stand firm on the promise he has given you: "I know the plans I have to bless you with a future filled with hope and goodwill!" So be sure to continue acknowledging the Lord in every aspect of your life you work, recreation, relationships and pastimes and he will direct you according to his plans for you. Hold onto his promises through your tough times. Never let go of the hope he has given you and rest in the knowledge that he will never leave you nor forsake you. God-tracking is never letting go of God's plans, even through your Babylon experiences. Every blessing Dudley It's all in the Book Jeremiah 29:10-14 Romans 8:28 Don't Give Up, Look Up! I claim the plans you have for my future and rest in the knowledge of your foreknowledge of my life Pray "O Lord I realise today that I may be in this predicament because of disobedience in my life. I apologise, Lord. I confess and repent of my sin. Thank you that you are gracious and faithful to forgive me and cleanse me from all wrong doing. Looking back I can see that you have never turned your back on me. You have been with me through this trial and have promised a way out into your glorious plans for my future. I put my hope in your promise, O Lord. I claim the plans you have for my future and rest in the knowledge of your foreknowledge of my life. Help me to seek you and keep my eyes on Jesus, always. Amen." 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Point them to www.godtracker.co.uk or to click on http://godtracker.co.uk/index.html#subscribe Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa Dudley Anderson began writing for radio in 1994. Dudley currently writes a weekly e-mail Christian motivational thought called GodTracker and has complied 2 devotional books based on GodTracker. More information at surereaity.net Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |