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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah’s prophesy to the exiles has become one of the most famous verses people claim. The gracious promise to the Israelites assures them of restoration and that God didn’t forget them. Their hope would come sometime in the future, not immediately. Even though Jeremiah didn’t speak to us, but the exiles, God promises the same thing for us. He has a future and a hope for us, one that comes through Jesus.
“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
John 10:28
With God’s sheep, given to Christ, we belong to His flock. Recognizing our Shepherd, obeying and following Him, leads us to eternal life and permanent protection. God commits all of His resources to our preservation. We needn’t fear tomorrow because the Lord promises eternal life to us through Jesus. In Him, we have all we need to live life to the fullest, enjoying the Lord’s blessing and favor and walking in the light of hope.
God promises that each of us has a purpose only we can fulfill. The Lord has good plans for us; He promises to give us hope and a future. We can seize the moment and enjoy the present, knowing what lies ahead far outshines our best day on Earth.
Journaling Questions:
How does God’s promise of hope and future change your perspective?
What stops you from enjoying the moment?
What can you do to live fully in the present, not worrying about tomorrow?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for giving us hope and a future. Help us live confidently, knowing Your plans for us will prevail. Let us live in Your blessing and favor as we trust You entirely with tomorrow.
IJNIP. Amen
