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Plans for the Future
Many are unable to make definite plans for the future. Their life
is unsettled. They cannot discern the outcome of affairs, and this
often fills them with anxiety and unrest. Let us remember that the
life of God’s children in this world is a pilgrim life. We have not
wisdom to plan our own lives. It is not for us to shape our future.
“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which
he should after
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD
will give grace and glory: no good thing will he with-
hold from them that walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11.
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receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing
whither he went.”
Hebrews 11:8
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Christ in His life on earth made no plans for Himself. He ac-
cepted God’s plans for Him, and day by day the Father unfolded His
plans. So should we depend upon God, that our lives may be the
simple outworking of His will. As we commit our ways to Him, He
will direct our steps.
Too many, in planning for a brilliant future, make an utter failure.
Let God plan for you. As a little child, trust to the guidance of Him
who will “keep the feet of His saints.”
1 Samuel 2:9
. God never
leads His children otherwise than they would choose to be led, if
they could see the end from the beginning and discern the glory of
the purpose which they are fulfilling as co-workers with Him.
Wages
When Christ called His disciples to follow Him, He offered them
no flattering prospects in this life. He gave them no promise of gain
or worldly honor, nor did they make any stipulation as to what they
should receive. To Matthew as he sat at the receipt of custom, the
Saviour said, “Follow Me. And he left all, rose up, and followed
Him.”
Luke 5:27, 28
. Matthew did not, before rendering service,
wait to demand a certain salary equal to the amount received in his
former