I didn't pull a specific verse out today. But, I'm struck by the idea that is presented, between the lines, in the first couple of paragraphs. Its the idea that God is ALWAYS in control, and can turn any situation into something that benefits his mission. The followers were probably very upset by the fact that they were being persecuted in Jerusalem.....and had to flee. I can imagine them talking to each other....."how could this happen? Isn't God paying attention? Why would he let this happen?" When all along he has a plan that include them scattering to spread his message.
I talk about this a lot.......and I think about it a lot......but I'm not as good at it in practice. But, God has a plan. It's infinitely good! It's infinitely beyond my scope and vision. I need to trust him no matter what happens. Even if it turns out to be bad for me in the end (ie, Stephen)........it will undoubtedly be good for him and his mission.
God is in control.
I can rest and be still in that thought
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I didn't have a verse either. I don't often think of God's plan until an event occurs. Not sure if I need to know that plan but I want to be more than just a innocent bystander. I pray that God knows I want to help with his plan.
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