Its God plan, not ours

Its Gods plan not ours
1. Give God your worries
God is strong enough to toss a mountain like a pebble and is bigger than the universe, so you can rest your cares safely upon His shoulders.
God knows our worries and sometimes we add to our worries concerns that aren’t even ours.
These anxieties sap our energy.
When God gave Noah the task of building the ark, He didn’t want him to worry about how the animals would get on board.
His job was just to build the ark.
Genesis 7:8-9:
8 With them were all the various kinds of animals—those approved for eating and for sacrifice and those that were not—along with all the birds and the small animals that scurry along the ground. 9 They entered the boat in pairs, male and female, just as God had commanded Noah.
Pairs of every animal joined Noah in the boat. It has been estimated that almost 45,000 animals could have fit into the boat.
Many have wondered how this animal kingdom roundup happened.
There seemed to be no problem gathering the animals- God took care of the details of that job while Noah was doing his part by building the boat.
Often we do just the opposite of Noah.
We worry about details over which we have no control, while neglecting specific areas (such as attitude, relationship, responsibilities) that are under our control.
Like Noah, concentrate on what God has given you to do, and leave the rest to God.
Rests assure that God has everything under control in your life.
The Spirit would say to you give me your worries. In exchange, I’ll give you my peace.
John 14:27 "I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid.

2. In the waiting times
Trust me God knows how difficult waiting can be.
He waited for you to admit your need of a Savior; He meets each day for us to meet with Him.
After the great flood Noah and His family wondered when the waters would recede.
The times the ravens returned without a sign of greenery added to the weight of their wait.
But in Gods time, the water dissipated- and Noahs wait was over.
Genesis 8:11:
11 This time the dove returned to him in the evening with a fresh olive leaf in its beak. Then Noah knew that the floodwaters were almost gone.
Occasionally Noah would send a bird out to test the earth and see if it was dry.
But Noah didn’t get out of the boat until God told him to.
He was waiting for Gods timing.
What patience Noah showed especially after spending an entire year inside his boat!
We like Noah, must trust God to give us patience during those difficult times when we must wait.
Let’s make an agreement today with God.
In the waiting times, offer God your trust and in return, He will offer you grace, peace, hope- and a guarantee that He’ll come through for you.
Is that a deal?
3. Look for God’s Signs
If we would just look around we would see signs of His love for us everywhere.
We are to look for His signs. You’ll find them most evident on your darkest days, when fear or hopelessness is darkening your vision.
Sometimes these signs are attached to things you don’t typically welcome. But without the rain, there would be no rainbow.


Genesis 9:12-13:
12 Then God said, “I am giving you a sign of my covenant with you and with all living creatures, for all generations to come. 13 I have placed my rainbow in the clouds. It is the sign of my covenant with you and with all the earth.
Noah stepped out of the boat onto the earth as the only human left.
But God gave him a reassuring promise.
If you can’t find His signs, ask Him. He will point the way.
Today promise three things
1. You will not worry today because you know He is in charge.
2. Accept Gods deal, allow Him to grant you patience to trust in His timing.
3. Promise to always look for His signs.