God’s Big Plans
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024
Bible Verse:
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to give you peace, not disaster, plans to give you hope and a future.”
– Jeremiah 29:11 (EHV)
Devotion:
Do you ever feel like your day is just a mess? Maybe your favorite shirt is in the laundry, your homework is extra hard, or you spilled juice all over the table (again). Sometimes life feels like it’s just one disaster after another! God’s people in Jeremiah’s time probably felt the same way. They were far from home and thought God had forgotten about them.
But God sent them a message through Jeremiah: “I’ve got big plans for you!” He wasn’t talking about easy plans or quick fixes, but plans that gave them something incredible—hope and a future. God has plans for you, too! When life gets messy, remember that God sees the bigger picture. Like a puzzle piece that doesn’t make sense until it fits just right, God’s plans come together perfectly in the end. And guess what? You’re part of His masterpiece.
Questions:
What plans did God promise to His people in Jeremiah’s time?
How can we trust God’s plans when life feels messy?
What does hope in God’s plans look like for you?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for having amazing plans for us, even when life feels messy or confusing. Help us to trust You and remember that Your plans are always full of hope. Amen.
Activity Idea:
Draw a puzzle! On one side of a paper, write “God’s Plans” and on the other, write “My Hope.” Color and cut out the puzzle pieces. Share how each piece connects to hope in your life.
Full Bible Reference:
“This is what the Lord says: ‘When seventy years have completed for Babylon, I will come for you and fulfill my gracious word to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to give you peace, not disaster, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come to pray to me, and I will listen to you. When you seek me, you will find me, when you will seek me with all your heart. I will let you find me, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back from your exile.’”
– Jeremiah 29:10-14 (EHV)