Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. – Proverbs 19:21
The terror group Hamas broke through the border of the Gaza Strip into Israel on October 7, killing more than a thousand and taking many hundreds back to Gaza as hostages. Since then, out of northern Lebanon, Hezbollah has also been attacking Israel’s defense forces with rockets and artillery. More areas are getting involved, and the situation could be dire for some time to come.
Kristen, who was visiting family in Lebanon at the time, was scheduled to catch a flight back to America. Her plans were interrupted when the airline canceled her flight. The circumstances required her to find another way home. She eventually traveled on Middle East Airlines to Qatar where she was able to make a connection. The plans she had involved a detour, but she made it back safely.
Jeremiah 29:11 reminds you that God has plans for you.
Today’s verse says He also knows you have plans of your own. Sometimes they will mesh neatly, and other times your plans face interruptions, whether it is a canceled flight, a cancer diagnosis, or the unplanned arrival of guests.
When you experience detours, seek to understand the purpose the Lord has in mind for you.
His plans extend to all the nations of the earth (Psalm 22:28).
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6), for the Jewish people, and for Israel’s leaders. Pray for wisdom for the governing officials of the United States during these turbulent times.
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