When Our Plans Come Before God’s Plans.....

Why is it we make plans sometimes contrary to God’s plans? Why do our plans come before His plans? Why do we try to do things on our own? Why don’t we ask God? Or better yet, seek Him out in all things? When we do things on our own, without consulting with God, it usually leads to our own demise. It tells Him, He’s second on our list. There are more important things than our relationship. “I’m in control”. Watch out. When you allow yourself to get to this point, don’t expect blessings to pour out on you like a Spring rain shower. When you push God away, there’s a distance, a gap between you and Him that must be bridged. Until then, don’t expect God to rush to your side and grant you Grace, disgrace usually results. When we go to God, and ask, He will provide. Don’t neglect the Only One that can truly meet our needs.

“What sorrow awaits My rebellious children,”says the Lord.“ You make plans that are contrary to Mine. You make alliances not directed by My Spirit, thus piling up your sins.2 For without consulting Me, you have gone down to Egypt for help. You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection. You have tried to hide in his shade.3 But by trusting Pharaoh, you will be humiliated, and by depending on him, you will be disgraced.4 For though his power extends to Zoan and his officials have arrived in Hanes,5 all who trust in him will be ashamed. He will not help you. Instead, he will disgrace you.” Isaiah 30:1-5

15 This is what the Sovereign Lord,the Holy One of Israel, says:“Only in returning to Meand resting in Me will you be saved.In quietness and confidence is your strength.But you would have none of it. 16 You said, ‘No, we will get our help from Egypt.They will give us swift horses for riding into battle.’But the only swiftness you are going to seeis the swiftness of your enemies chasing you!17 One of them will chase a thousand of you.Five of them will make all of you flee.You will be left like a lonely flagpole on a hillor a tattered banner on a distant mountaintop.” 18 So the Lord must wait for you to come to Himso He can show you His love and compassion.For the Lord is a faithful God.Blessed are those who wait for His help. 19 O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem,you will weep no more.He will be gracious if you ask for help.He will surely respond to the sound of your cries. Isaiah 30:15-19