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Sunday, September 20, 2009

What if My Plans Don’t Work?

6 So Achish called David and said to him, “As surely as the LORD lives, you have been reliable, and I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army. From the day you came to me until now, I have found no fault in you, but the rulers don’t approve of you. 7 Turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers.” 8 “But what have I done?” asked David. “What have you found against your servant from the day I came to you until now? Why can’t I go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?”
1Samuel 29:6-8

1. We have the best plans. Verse 6a.
2. But our plans don’t work out. Verse 6b.
3. We can force the issue or comply. Verse 7.
4. Our plans may not be as good as we think. Verse 8.
5. The Lord has plans for us that are not our plans. John 21:18.

I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.
John 21:18