[Discoveries] 12-15-08 Moving ahead with God's plans -- Matthew 1:22

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*For those struggling financially ...*/
/*It's interesting how our definition of "necessity" changes. At one 
level of income, we may "need" to get a new car every couple years. At 
another level of income, we may need a bus pass or a bicycle or a pair 
of shoes. Understanding this gives us the power to create margin in our 
lives, as we spend a little less, give and invest a little more.*/

/*All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the 
prophet. -- Matthew 1:22*/

Think about it! How many are trying to disrupt the plans and purposes of 
God? Satan and all his fallen angels, and, with them, billions of 
disgruntled and deceived people. Yet, here we are, in the middle of 
Roman oppression, of sometimes corrupt religion, of weak and miserably 
misinformed people, but God is going merrily along with His plans as 
though there was no opposition at all.

Only God can do this. He announces what He's going to do and gives the 
whole universe a fair chance to fight it if that is what is wished. Then 
without violating anybody's will, He just shows up and does exactly what 
He said He was going to do all along.

This gives me hope. I have plenty of impossible conundrums in my life, 
but I also have a God who waltzes through them with ease. He's going to 
do exactly what He said He would do. Yes, it is impossible. And yes, He 
will find a way.

Be encouraged!
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