9 [God] making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which He set forth in Christ

10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth.

11 In Him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,

— Ephesians 1:9-11

But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.”

— John 5:17

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

— Jeremiah 29:11

9 Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me,

10 declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying,’My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all My purpose.’

— Isaiah 46:9-10

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

Promises about God’s glorious finale to human history fill the pages of Scripture. God actively works today and also holds the future firmly in His grasp. History, today’s headlines, and tomorrow’s hope rest on the same immovable foundation – God Himself. Prophecy in the Scriptures reveals essential details about God’s unfolding plans. Fulfilled prophecy guarantees that God orchestrates humanity’s story to accomplish His eternal purpose. As He has proven Himself trustworthy, we confidently entrust to God what we cannot understand and what has not yet unfolded.

Everything that has happened and will happen rests within God’s sovereign control and points to His Son, the Messiah – the Lord Jesus Christ. Humanity’s past, present, and future sit within God’s purposeful plan. He did not forsake His compassion for sinners. Jesus Christ, the Great Shepherd, will reign and rule eternally as conquering King. In accordance with God’s perfect will, His promised Messiah came once and will return. While we cannot interpret today’s turmoil with perfect clarity, we can rest on God’s sovereignty with absolute assurance.