Saturday, July 6, 2013

Plugging In To The Plan

My wife and I were sitting on our patio this morning. Two squirrels, a few minutes apart, walked passed her, pausing for a moment before moving on. We were talking and moving, but they were not afraid of us. This lead to a discussion about the peace of God and how they were most likely attracted to that. As I thought about our conversation, it occurred to me that my wife was correct, and that God has a plan, and if we follow it we will be at peace.

That caused me to look up a scripture in Isaiah 58:13 God is speaking about keeping his Sabbath. It follows on the heals of God giving instruction about fasting. In both cases God is offering us the gentle emphasis of course correction. First that fasting is not about getting from God, but to be used by God to help others. Secondly, that the Sabbath was set by God and important for us to receive the promises of riding on the high hills of the earth and being fed the inheritance of Jacob.

Doesn’t it make sense that an intelligent Creator would have a plan? Does it not then also make sense that by us plugging in to that plan, there is a good “fit” and we get closer to God?

We serve a very intelligent Creator!

Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You as the intelligent Creator King of the universe. Thank You for watching over us. Thank You for holding us up. Thank You for what you have given to us. Thank You for the plan, and showing it to us. We pray today that all could receive and follow your plan. In Jesus name. Amen.