“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

— Jeremiah 1:5

23 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way;

24 though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the LORD upholds his hand.

— Psalm 37:23-24

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

— Ephesians 2:10

And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place,

— Acts 17:26

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.

— Romans 8:28

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

Many times we don’t understand what God is doing with us or how our lives seem to be turning out. God’s words do show us that God will maneuver us to where He wants us to be in order for us to do and be what God desires. He strategically guides us step by step to put us in a position to be used by Him and blessed by Him to help others. We know that the jobs, relationships, and experiences we have been a part of have been all used by God to prepare us and grow us to be who we are now.

With God, nothing is wasted. As God maneuvered and positioned His servants and disciples through various trials, circumstances, and situations, He does the same with us too. Sometimes it’s the hard and long way filled with many lessons and experiences to give us wisdom. Regardless of the length of time involved, it is the school of God intended to teach, train, and develop us. So do not despise where you are at or run from where you are. It is a training ground and God will work it out for your betterment.