Purposed and Performed

Lift up a signal against the walls of Babylon; Post a strong guard, Station sentries, Place men in ambush! For the LORD has both purposed and performed what He spoke concerning the inhabitants of Babylon. Jeremiah 51:12 (New American Standard Bible)

As I have been reading through the book of Jeremiah, I am seeing time and time again the specifics of God’s judgments against numerous nations. What God purposed for each was eventually performed. But this truth is not limited to God’s judgment. Everything God purposes He performs. This is a truth I have been gleaning from a Bible study in which I am involved. It is impacting my life in a significant way and I can tell that once again God is profoundly shaping my walk with Him.

Often have been the times I have felt like “one of many” to God. A nameless face in a crowd. While I knew God did special and specific things with certain individuals I did not feel His intervention and personal attention was directed toward me…..or at least not very often. Feelings of insignificance and invisibility marked my path. But those are lies! The truth of the matter is that God purposes and performs that which He speaks concerning me. I may not always know the specifics but I can trust Him to do all that He plans to do in and through my life.

Eternity will be filled with many “aha” moments as the full picture will be clear. But for now I can catch glimpses of His purposes and performances when I look back and review significant times in my life. Not just wonderful times but difficult times as well. It is my opportunity to see how He has woven relationships and circumstances together to bring about life changing lessons for me as well as life defining moments. No detail is insignificant or unnecessary. Romans 8:28 reminds me that all things work together for good and God causes or allows each of the ALL things!

Insignificant or invisible? Not hardly! God is masterfully designing my life on a daily basis and it is changing my perception and view of everything in my life. Every relationship, every circumstance, every trial, every joy! I matter and every detail of my life matters to God. His sovereignty is a security to me and His heart is trustworthy.

Several years ago the truth that God’s love is not dependent upon what I am doing flipped my Christian life upside down! It was the start of my present journey. This truth about God’s involvement in my life via His purposes and performance of those purposes is making as big of an impact on me. What a joy to see life changing moments occur!

Father, I am breathless with wonder over You! Amen.

He Knows My Name by Maranatha Singers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXsiWoyjw60

I welcome your questions and comments to any devotional thoughts. I am honored and delighted to share my journey with you and privileged to hear of yours.