MORNING TEA
TUESDAY 08 OCTOBER 2024

*ACCORDING TO THE PLAN*

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE

*For even before I was born, God had chosen me to be his and called me—what kindness and grace—to reveal his Son within me so that I could go to the Gentiles and show them the Good News about Jesus.*
*(Galatians 1:15–16, TL*

TODAY'S WORD

Saul was the biggest enemy of the early church, arresting people who were followers of Christ. He was like a terrorist until a sudden light from Heaven struck him to the ground on the road to Damascus and Jesus revealed Himself to him. *That day was a turning point, and Saul eventually became the apostle Paul.* If God based His will only on our decisions, Paul wouldn’t have had a chance. The beauty is that God has a sovereign will that overrides our choices and puts us into His purpose. *It’s the goodness of God stepping in and showing us mercy and love when we should have judgment.* In Paul’s case, this sovereign act brought him into his destiny to preach the gospel to the Gentiles.

*When you understand that God is sovereign, that He’s not basing everything on your choices, your ability, or your background, you can stay in peace.* Disappointments, losses, and bad breaks are all working according to the plan and purpose He decided long ago. You have to trust that He’s sovereign when you don’t understand.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

*“Father, thank You for loving me and for never writing me off when I’ve been off course and failed. Thank You that You saw a chosen vessel in Saul when he was persecuting the church, and You’re going to use me as Your instrument as well. I believe You are bringing me into my destiny. In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.”* 🙏🏽

Courtesy: Joel Osteen Ministries