Isn't life often subject to change? We plan and things go awry, or at least, not as we had planned. We work and think things will happen this way, when instead they go a totally different way. It could even make you think that you are not in control--a scary thought!
Well, that is true. You and I are not in control. We could attribute it to circumstances or luck. Makes more sense to me that there is a God in charge of it all--a Sovereign God, who plans and wills and His will does and will occur, even when they are in conflict with ours. If He is a good God--a I believe from the Bible that He is--then His plans are bringing about good, at least for Him, but often too--though I often don't see it--for me as well. (Romans 8:28)
One of my college roommates used to say, "Problems--that's what makes life interesting." Could have killed him at the time when he said that. Maybe even today, would like to kill him (not!) for planting that in my brain, to come out when problems arise.
Jesus' birthday--engaged couple--Joseph had it all planned out--and so did Mary. But it all was changed by a big God, a holy God, who was at work seeing that His plan for the salvation of the world came about. (Read Matthew 1 and Luke 2, Christian Bible) Interrupted the plans that Joseph and Mary had--but made a difference for them, the family they eventually had, and for all the world who embraces Jesus as Savior personally.
Could God's plans in my life--God's interruptions in my life--have a bigger purpose than what I have in mind? Plans for my spiritual growth or growth as a person? Plans for others who see me walk that path God plans and brings about, and they are pointed somehow through me to Him--that big, Holy God?
It's a good thing you and I are not in control. Actually when we are, things don't seem to work out too well very, very often. And that is a reminder of Who is in control, and Who is at work, and Who should get the glory and honor. At this Christmas season, remember that Jesus was the One sent to save His people, and all who would accept Him, from their sins. He would relate us to a Holy God, a Sovereign God, who has a plan and will bring it about. He would help God's purposes be brought forth (as a baby) in our lives and through our lives into the lives of others around us--sometimes, even people we do not know yet (even generations unborn? Yes).
Yes, life is subject to change, but when the changes, the interruptions, the unplanned circumstances are God's, great things will occur, even beyond what we ask or imagine.
Jesus--He came to save people from their, my, your sins! Thanks God for your wonderful interruption that we celebrate each year on December 25th!
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