“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” (Proverbs 19:21 ESV)
“And when it was day, he [Jesus] departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them, but he said to them, 'I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.'” (Luke 4:42-43 ESV)
For what reasons would the people have not wanted Jesus to leave them? What could have been the consequences if their plans were successful? What could have been the consequences if the town where Jesus was previously were successful in keeping Jesus to themselves?
What do you these verses say to the congregation which does little preaching of the good news, little bringing of Jesus' presence to those outside of church walls?
Individuals and/or a congregation may have their own plans. But according to Proverbs 19:21 and Luke 4:42-43, to what purpose should our plans be set and shaped? What is your next step, your congregation's next step, in being about Jesus' purpose?
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