By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Psalm 33:10-11 "The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations." - NIV
The psalmist pondered over the greatness of God in His creation, how nothing that men do escapes His attention and His intervention in the affairs of men. He now makes a comparison between people’s plans and His purposes. What God has established stands whatever people may do in attempt to thwart it. But people’s plans against God will not stand.
In our human understanding, God may seem to have failed, and evil appears to have triumphed over righteousness when we see what is happening in the world. And some may ask, ‘where is God as gross evil is committed under His watch.’ God is forever true, just and righteous. Some of what happens is people’s outright rebellion to God despite His warnings. God in His mercy and grace gives them time to change their ways. But a time of judgement comes for those who reject His ways and insist on evil.
God has plans for individuals and groups of people. They will be fulfilled in their time. The enemy will attempt to sway them using human evil plans, but in the end, God’s purpose prevails. No one fights Him and succeeds. Those who insist on their ways against God will crush. The Lord remains God alone. Be wise and turn to Him early. Do not be wise in your own eyes. Align your ways to His, and they will be established.
Proverbs 3:5-7 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil."
Shalom children of God.