Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:21 NIV
I have always loved this verse. I am so grateful that this is the truth. Since it stood out to me today I shared it. Then as I read Job I see why it stood out.
“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.
Job 42:2-3 NIV
Job comes to realize this and acknowledges the he cannot understand God’s ways.
My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.”
Job 42:5-6 NIV
And this experience with God allows him to see and know God better.
After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.
Job 42:10 NIV
God makes up for all that Job had gone through by doubling everything that Job had lost. Everything but double children.
And he also had seven sons and three daughters.
Job 42:13 NIV
The reason he does not get 14 kids is because he still has 7 kids in heaven and will be reunited with them and his children will be doubled.
Psalm 59:1
“Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.”
16 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.
17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Amen
proverbs 19:21
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
Always a hard lesson to learn. 🙏❤️
Amen to Job. This is now one of my favorite chapters. So encouraging