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Following God’s Plan

TOPIC:                  Following God’s Plan
TEXT:                    Jer. 29:1-14
MEM. VERSE:     Jer. 29:11
INTRODUCTION
God has given man the power and ability to do all things, except to lead himself (Jer. 10:23-24). Therefore any man attempting to lead himself or walk out of God’s plan is simply acting against the will of God for his life.
No man can ever have a better plan for himself than the one God has for him, this is because God is much more eager to bless us than we are desirous for His blessing. Hence, it becomes absolutely necessary for us to understand and follow God’s plan, because therein lies our prosperity and well being.

EVALUATIONS

1. Nature of God’s Plan:
(a) God’s plan is perfect – Gen. 1:31
(b) God’s plan always enjoys God’s provision – I Kings 17:2-6, Neh. 2:5-8
(c) God’s plan is reliable and can be trusted – Num. 23:19, Heb. 6:16-18
(d) God’s plan is not devoid of challenges – Gen. 37:23-28; 39:20

2. Following God’s Plan:

(a) You must be disciplined – Gen. 39:6-12, Dan. 1:8
(b) You must be committed and obedient – Isa. 1:19, Deut. 4:30-31, I Sam. 15:19-22
(c) You must be patient – Jam.1:3-4, Heb. 6:12
(d) You must be prayerful – Rom. 12:12, Phil. 4:6, Dan. 6:10
(e) You must give attention to God’s word – 2 Pet. 3:5-7, Col. 3:16, Heb. 4:2
3. Benefits of Following God’s Plan:

(a) Your future is secured – Jer. 29:11
(b) You will enjoy divine promotion and uplifting – Dan. 2:48, Ps. 75:6
(c) You will enjoy peace and joy – Rom. 14:17, Neh. 12:43
(d) Your life will end gloriously – Gen. 41:39-41
CONCLUSION
God’s ultimate and changeless plan for every life is the plan of salvation, and all the other plans God has for you stem from this (Ezek. 18:20-23, John 10:10-11).
 It is only in understanding God’s plan that you can effectively follow it in details. You might have to go through some challenges and difficulties at certain times, but that does not mean God has forsaken you. If only you will passionately keep to God’s plan and follow after it diligently, then you will have every reason to rejoice very soon.
Stick to God’s plan for your life!


SHALOM!

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